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Regional Council Reviews Speed Limits as NTFA Misses Early Chances and Canberra Enthusiast Drives Homeless Aid

Community-driven initiatives are reshaping traffic safety, overhauling sporting assessments, expanding outreach for people sleeping rough

A two-day hearing into modern slavery was held in Griffith over June 18 and 19. Picture by Cai Holroyd
An aerial view of the Hill Street site with an inset of the Meander Valley Council chambers. Pictures by LISTmaps and Craig George

Overview

  • The regional council has launched a formal review of speed limits after residents of a new subdivision raised safety concerns about vehicle speeds
  • NTFA squandered several early scoring opportunities and fell to the SFL in the Tasmanian representative football series
  • A Canberra classic car restorer has repurposed his 1960s vehicles to support outreach efforts for people experiencing homelessness
  • Council members plan to gather further community feedback and traffic data before proposing any adjusted speed thresholds
  • Analysts note that improving conversion rates in opening quarters will be key for NTFA’s competitiveness in upcoming representative fixtures