Australian road toll continues to climb as deaths spike in NSW

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Australia has seen a significant increase in road deaths, with 1303 fatalities recorded in a 12-month period, up by 123 from the previous year. New South Wales saw the highest increase in road deaths, followed by the Northern Territory. The Federal Government has announced a new funding deal that will require states to share road safety data to receive funding. The Australian Automobile Association has called for greater transparency in sharing data to address the rising road toll. The government also plans to invest in road maintenance and safety programs to improve road safety.

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