The federal and state governments say they are working hard to get the Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade back on track after it stalled for several years, while a community petition demands they get on with it.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Werris Creek
Powerful tribute at Werris Creek honouring rail workers
The 20th National Rail Safety Week is being marked with a solemn ceremony at the Australian Railway Monument in Werris Creek in northern NSW today.
Posted inCurlewis, Gunnedah, Phones and internet, Technology
nbn local information sessions coming to Gunnedah
nbn Local are hosting a series of information sessions in Gunnedah throughout August. Soon, over 2,100 homes and businesses will be eligible to upgrade to full fibre via nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).
Posted inLocal politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth Regional
TRC shows off promised SRV roads investment
Tamworth Regional Council says it has delivered on its commitment to spend two-thirds of the rates increase on roads, with $4 million already injected into the 2024–25 roads budget.
Posted inGeneral News, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
New facilities for New England rest areas
New toilet facilities are now open at four highway rest areas across the New England region, offering improved accessibility, lighting, and hygiene for motorists travelling through the area.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Public Transport
Rail passes quietly reinstated after backlash
Affordable long-term NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes have been quietly reinstated following a public backlash over their sudden removal
Posted inQuirindi, Roads and Infrastructure
Work finally begins to upgrade Callaghan Lane level crossing
Work has begun to upgrade a dangerous level crossing south of Quirindi as part of a $1.2 million trial aimed at improving level crossing safety in regional and remote areas.
Posted inArdglen, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
Major roadworks on Waterfall Way and New England Highway next week
Motorists are advised to expect changed traffic conditions on two key local roads from next week, with essential maintenance scheduled on Waterfall Way at Deer Vale and culvert repairs on the New England Highway at Ardglen.
Posted inArmidale, Roads and Infrastructure
Albion Park pedestrian bridge reopened
The Albion Park Pedestrian Bridge has officially reopened to the public, following a major reconstruction project that honours the heritage and community significance of the original structure.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Average speed cameras switch to enforcement mode
Average speed cameras in two trial sites will start fining light vehicles from tomorrow.