Council abandons road train safety restrictions amid criticism from farmers
Isaac Regional Council abandoned plans to restrict road trains on crucial freight routes after farmers criticized the changes on July 7, 2026. Farmers argued that the proposed limits would slow grain deliveries and raise costs. The council will now conduct an independent assessment of five intersections before making any further decisions.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 00:05 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 00:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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