Potholes smash 200-plus wheels in Ballarat within two weeks
A Ballarat tyre operator has dealt with over 200 damaged wheels in two weeks alone. He calls it the worst year by far for potholes.
Why it mattersBallarat drivers face surprise repair bills in the hundreds of dollars. Roads are becoming hazardous. The scale of damage suggests urgent road maintenance is overdue.
AustraliaBallarat and regional Victoria drivers are hitting record pothole damage costs this winter. The state's road maintenance backlog is now hitting ordinary people's wallets.
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