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.
Help Our Highway
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.
The agony of waiting for someone who’s never coming home
The families of Bruce Hwy crash victims have called for action, saying their loved ones will have lost their lives for nothing if there isn’t change to the notorious highway.
No Bruce 2 for you: Four-year-old election promise yet to be delivered
No major construction work to build a billion-dollar alternative to the Bruce Highway has been completed four years after it was first promised.
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Big win for road safety in landmark highway decision
Crucial Queensland data outlining deadly crash hotspots on the Bruce Highway will be provided to the federal government, in a landmark decision set to shape transport funding priorities.
Towns cut off ‘every two weeks’ by rain
Wet weather is causing major headaches for business owners along the Bruce Highway.
Alarming figures exposes funding flaw behind bloody Bruce Hwy
Shocking statistics have revealed a major reduction in serious crashes on the Bruce Hwy after upgrades.
Katter’s move corners Labor on critical road safety initiative
Federal MP Bob Katter has signed on to support a national push to make road safety data publicly available, isolating Queensland’s five federal Labor MPs.
‘Shouldn’t take two hours’: Commuters fed up with Bruce Hwy
A Sunshine Coast man who commutes to Brisbane for work has revealed the dire state of the Bruce Highway and says he regularly stays in the state capital to avoid the drive.
Victims of our killer highway: 134 fatalities in just four years
In just four years, Bruce Hwy crashes have killed 134 people, and the toll is rising. These are some of the names and faces of those who never made it home.
Fatal crashes surge, thousands injured: Lethal Bruce Hwy’s grim report card
Fatal crashes on the problem-plagued Bruce Highway have increased by more than 60 per cent since 2019, and almost 5000 people have been injured along the deadly stretch over five years.
Road to nowhere: No solid plans to finish state’s deadliest highway
Major plans for the future of the Bruce Highway have not been finalised despite being written 18 months ago, it can be revealed.
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