Mount Druitt charity sees spike in fuel assistance requests

Mount Druitt charity reported a year's worth of fuel assistance requests within two weeks as rising petrol prices strain residents. Local pensioner Diane Griffiths noted many elderly avoid public transport due to its unreliability, while experts label low-density areas 'public transport deserts'. Calls for Australians to abandon cars are deemed unrealistic amidst these challenges.

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