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Grain groups call for action on multi-billion road issues

A new report has found $23.1bn worth of Australia's local road network is in poor condition.

An ALGA report found nine per cent ($19.2bn) of the nation’s sealed road and 13 per cent ($3.9bn) of unsealed roads are in poor condition. Credit: Wright Out There, Shutterstock.

An ALGA report found nine per cent ($19.2bn) of the nation’s sealed road and 13 per cent ($3.9bn) of unsealed roads are in poor condition. Credit: Wright Out There, Shutterstock.

GRAIN groups are calling for collaboration to address Australia's failing road network, after a new report found it would cost local governments an estimated $58.7 billion to bring them up to scratch. ...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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