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Motorists travelling on the Peak Downs Highway can now take in spectacular views across the Pioneer Valley from the new rest area on Eton Range crossing. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the Eton Range realignment project had improved road safety on the Peak Downs Highway. âIt is vital for road safety that we have places for drivers to stop and take a break,â the Federal Transport Minister said. âThe Eton Range rest area provides a great incentive to stop, with elevated views across to The Leap from about 250 metres above sea level. âIt is a secure and easy-to-access area, with wheelchair-accessible paths and parking, CCTV, sheltered tables and a viewing platform.â ....
Premium Content Subscriber only UPDATE 10.30AM: The traffic hazard on the Bruce Highway at Calen early Tuesday has now been cleared, a Department of Transport and Main Roads spokeswoman has advised. INITIAL 9AM: Motorists are being warned of a traffic hazard on the Bruce Highway at Calen. The Department of Transport and Main Roads issued an alert at 8.30am Tuesday advising of glass on the highway at St Helens Creek Bridge. The road is affected in both directions. The Daily Mercury has contacted TMR for further information. More to come. ....
Janessa Ekert Journalist I didn’t always want to be a journalist. In fact, when I was younger my dream was to be an archaeologist – who wouldn’t want to be like Indiana Jones? However, now that I am a journalist, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else with my life. I love listening to people’s stories and sharing them with others. I’m a Queenslander through and though. Mackay is the furthest south I have ever lived. I’m an only child and I was raised in Airlie Beach. My parents are former boaties; we lived on a 42 foot. ....