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## [Australian Road Research BoardMay 12, 2020< 1 min read Road Research Radio - Best Practice Guides Did you know that around 80% of Australia’s roads are run by local government? Start Reading](https://www.arrb.com.au/news/road-research-radio-best-practice-guides)
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