‘Finally doing something about it’: Partner dreading crash anniversary
News of an upgrade to the Bruce Highway comes at a bittersweet time for a young Queensland woman mourning her partner.
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Miles and Co. claiming credit for landmark $7.2bn Bruce Hwy fix
Major Bruce Highway upgrades will be funded in the 2025-26 state budget and begin by the end of the year after both sides of federal politics committed to a $7.2bn cash injection, as the State Opposition tries to claim the credit.
‘Horrific’: PM reveals priority for Bruce Highway upgrades
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says parts of the Bruce Highway in the region will be a ‘priority’ in its new $7.2 billion funding package, but no clear time frame exists on four-laning another key section of the notorious road.
Minister: No more unfulfilled promises, kicking the can down the road
In recognition of the Bruce Highway’s national importance, the federal government is funding 80 per cent of its upgrade, writes Catherine King.
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Dick says Albo open to 80 per cent share of Bruce Hwy funding
The state government is adamant its federal counterparts will overturn a detrimental Bruce Highway funding decision despite repeated rejections from the Prime Minister.
Coalition drops major Bruce Highway funding bombshell
Queensland’s deadliest highway would receive a major funding boost under a reinstated 80:20 split if the Coalition wins the federal election in 2025.
Revealed: Truth about cost of 2032 Games vs Bruce Hwy fix
New state government modelling shows how the cost of fixing the Bruce Highway compares to that of building Olympic venues.
Major roadblock as Premier, PM meet to prioritise critical Bruce Hwy fixes
Steven Miles and Anthony Albanese are set to meet to discuss priority safety upgrades to the beleaguered Bruce Highway, but there’s still a major issue that could block the funds needed to get the jobs done.
‘Someone’s got to stand up’: Widow’s demand as Bruce Highway blackspots shame state
Eight of the 10 worst crash hotspots in all of Queensland are located on the Bruce Highway, new analysis of thousands of smashes has revealed. SEE THE MAP
20 years behind: Qld students in danger over bus seatbelt lapse
Queensland’s motoring body has slammed the state’s lack of action over a safety feature on school buses, saying it is almost 20 years behind other states, as terrified parents voice their concern.
Road to ruin: Political bickering continues on Bruce Hwy fix
A war of words has erupted between the state and federal Labor governments over the Bruce Highway and what should be the funding model.
Poor state of major highway demands better response
Another day, another crash that meant the Bruce Highway had to be shut in both directions. It’s not good enough and it still feels like our governments are stalled when it comes to what must be done, writes the Editor.
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