Record regional road toll hits 1,000 due to complacency, report finds

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Saturday 5th September 2026, 12:01AM 1 min read 15 hours ago

A record 1,000 lives were lost on rural and regional roads last year. A new report says complacency and a flagrant approach to road rules are the causes.

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