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Councils invited to apply for road safety grants

The Victorian Government is making life easier and safer – with new funding to help keep families safe while out on the road.Local councils can now apply for grants through the 2026 TAC Local Government Grant Program, supporting projects that save lives on Victorian roads.

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Victorians urged to take care on roads as winter arrives

The TAC is urging people to slow down and take care on the roads, as winter sets in and travel increases ahead of the King’s Birthday long weekend. Colder temperatures, shorter days and changing weather conditions mean drivers must stay alert and adjust their driving to travel safely in the months ahead.

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Backing local clubs to keep Victorians safe on our roads

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is backing grassroots football and netball clubs across the state to help keep Victorians safe on our roads.

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Camera Tech Boost For National Road Safety Week

As National Road Safety Week begins, the Victorian Government is investing $28.3 million to boost road safety enforcement across Victoria.

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Driver distraction is no laughing matter

The dangers of driving while using a mobile phone will be in the spotlight across Victoria, as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Regional Roadshow, supported by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).

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Alarming spike in head-on crashes sparks car safety plea

New Transport Accident Commission (TAC) analysis of road trauma data has revealed a 50 per cent increase in the number of lives lost in head-on crashes on Victorian roads in 2025.

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Victoria’s fastest‑growing sport unites for road safety

Victoria’s booming football community is throwing its collective weight behind road safety, with Football Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) launching the sport’s first Road Safety Round.

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Inclusion the main act at Ability Fest

The Victorian Government is supporting Australia's first all-accessible music festival which returns this weekend featuring a line-up of renowned acts.

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