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June 24, 2026
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Highway signage debacle

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I read the article in The Echo of December 30 about problems arising from the lack of signage on the new highway and as a visitor to the area I completely agree.

We found it difficult to find our way to our holiday accommodation at one of the coastal villages, and at the end of a long frustrating journey from southern NSW it was the last thing we anticipated as we know this area quite well. We sympathise with businesses that have suffered as a result and hope the problem is rectified quickly.

Helen O’Brien, Brisbane

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