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

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What happened

Motorcycle club president Peter ‘Tiki’ Mason, 71, crashed and died on the Western Highway at Trawalla, west of Ballarat, on Sunday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The…

Key facts

  • Motorcycle club president Peter ‘Tiki’ Mason, 71, crashed and died on the Western Highway at Trawalla, west of Ballarat, on Sunday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:01:36 UTC.

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

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