Rachael Houlihan
Rachael Houlihan is a reporter at The Age. Contact me at rachaelhoulihan@theage.com.au
'It's only a matter of time': Fear of major crash on Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road offers scenery to die for, but too many self-drive tourists are at risk of making the saying come true - literally.
- by Rachael Houlihan
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The untold impact of road trauma on families and first responders
The road toll is rising again, fuelled by alcohol, drugs and speeding, but seminars are making offenders think about the effects of their behaviour on others.
- by Rachael Houlihan
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Sharp rise in rural road toll sparks pleas to fix 'dangerous' roads
Country drivers are five times more likely to die in a car crash than their city cousins and many say dilapidated rural roads are partly to blame.
- by Rachael Houlihan and Sumeyya Ilanbey
Trauma doctor afraid to drive after seeing so many serious road injuries
Royal Melbourne Hospital doctor Rose Shakerian is dreading the holiday period as road crash trauma increases.
- by Rachael Houlihan
Council's credit card use investigated by Ombudsman
It comes after a senior staffer, who has since resigned, was asked to repay money for inappropriate transactions made on a council credit card.
- by Rachael Houlihan
Holden to axe Commodore sales as SUVs and utes takeover the road
It held the title of Australia's best-selling car for 15 years but Holden now says it will "retire" the Commodore in 2020 in addition to axing the Astra.
- by Rachael Houlihan
Behind the scenes of The Last Voyage of the Pong Su
An inside look into The Age and Sydney Morning Herald's latest podcast The Last Voyage of the Pong Su.
- by Rachael Houlihan
'People are dumping their dogs': Shelter lists grow as owners abandon pets
Some people are letting their pets escape or surrendering them to animal shelters in a bid to avoid holiday boarding fees.
- by Rachael Houlihan
Victoria's Roads Minister open to further bids to cut speed limits
The government will consider proposals from councils if they want to lower speed limits in their municipalities.
- by Benjamin Preiss and Rachael Houlihan
New cameras, higher penalties likely for drivers using mobile phones
The state government is investigating tougher penalties and a camera trial to catch drivers using mobile phones.
- by Rachael Houlihan
Man charged after woman found in 'life-threatening' condition
A woman is fighting for her life in a Melbourne hospital after a horrific' alleged assault in the state's south-west.
- by Rachael Houlihan
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