ABC News – Australia ·australia ·1 hour ago

Fears for crumbling regional roads despite $1b in Victorian budget

Victoria's government allocated $1 billion for regional road repairs in its 2026 budget, but plans fewer pothole repairs next year. The government will patch 74,000 square metres compared to 95,000 square metres previously. Peak bodies and the RACV warn insufficient funding for preventative road maintenance, with only 2 percent of state roads resurfaced annually versus the recommended 7-8 percent.

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