Plug potholes, unplug funding for councils, says Haines

Mansfield Courier

Apr 16 2025 Updated 8 hours ago

Mike Smith

DEAD HORSE LANE: Dr Haines was joined at Dead Horse Lane by Helen, co-owner/operator Mt Buller towing, who warned potholes will disrupt businesses and damage the tourism economy if left unchecked.

HELEN Haines, Independent Federal Member for Indi, came to Mansfield Shire on Wednesday 9 April to announce her plan to plug potholes and improve the safety of roads in Indi and beyond.

Dr Haines announced her plan to reboot the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program at the corner of Mansfield-Whitfield Road and Dead Horse Lane.

“It's pretty quiet from the majors regarding the state of r...

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