Update: Motorcyclist’s death reignites debate over potholes on Victoria’s ‘deteriorating’ roads

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Coalition states potholes must be fixed ‘as a matter of urgency’ following 71-year-old crashed and died on Western Highway at Trawalla, west of Ballarat, on Sunday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Emergency services were called to Trawalla, west of Ballarat, shortly ahead of 1pm on Sunday following reports a motorcycle had struck a pothole. The report also notes that The 71-year-old rider, from Ballarat, died at the scene following reportedly losing control on the Western Highway, near Trawalla Road.

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