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Motorcyclist’s death reignites debate over potholes on Victoria’s ‘deteriorating’ roads

The Guardian World Monday 14 September 2026, 00:44 UTC By Australian Associated Press and Benita Kolovos 1 min read
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Coalition says potholes must be fixed ‘as a matter of urgency’ after 71-year-old crashed and died on Western Highway at Trawalla, west of Ballarat, on SundayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEmergency services were called to Trawalla, west of Ballarat, shortly before 1pm on Sunday after reports a motorcycle had struck a pothole. The 71-year-old rider, from Ballarat, died at the scene after reportedly losing...

Coalition says potholes must be fixed ‘as a matter of urgency’ after 71-year-old crashed and died on Western Highway at Trawalla, west of Ballarat, on Sunday

Emergency services were called to Trawalla, west of Ballarat, shortly before 1pm on Sunday after reports a motorcycle had struck a pothole.

The 71-year-old rider, from Ballarat, died at the scene after reportedly losing control on the Western Highway, near Trawalla Road.

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