September 16, 2026 — 6:07pm

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The family of the motorcyclist who died after hitting a pothole at the weekend say they hope something positive can come from his death, as debate rages about how safe Victoria’s roads are.

Peter Mason, president of a local riding club, was killed when his bike hit a pothole and he was thrown onto the Western Highway at Trawalla, near his home in Ballarat, on Sunday.

His death has prompted an outpouring of grief and anger from fellow riders and motorists about the state of Victoria’s roads.

In a statement on…

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