Rural and regional councils across New South Wales have come out strongly against a Federal Government proposal to reduce default speed limits on country roads by 30 kilometres per hour.
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Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
Airlines to be probed over pricey regional fares
The Productivity Commission will examine pricing practices and competition in regional air travel as the future of a country carrier remains in the balance.
Posted inArmidale, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Rail Trail fight gets ugly again as Armidale votes to spend $500k on a ‘dead horse’
Some unprofessional moments in last Wednesday night’s debate about the Rail Trail proposal has now devolved into claims, counter claims, and petitions this week.
Posted inPolitics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Default rural speed limit could drop to 80km/h under new road safety proposal
A proposal to reduce the default speed limit on roads outside built-up areas to 80 kilometres per hour has sparked debate across regional Australia, with local leaders calling for investment in safer roads rather than slower travel.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
Major road safety boost: Transforming hundreds of kilometres of regional roads and extending their life by decades
The State Government is investing $37.5 million to transform more than 470 kilometres of state-managed roads across the regions.
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport, Travel
Have your say: Boarding call for comments on new Aviation Consumer Protections
Airline passengers are being asked to speak up as the Australian Government moves to introduce the nation’s first Aviation Consumer Protection scheme.
Posted inMoree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
Road safety on the Newell Highway gets a boost
Drivers on the Newell Highway will soon notice the start of construction of two new Average Speed Cameras targeting heavy vehicle speeding offences.
Posted inArmidale, Moree, New England Surrounds, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
More upgrades for New England, Newell, Kamilaroi, Gwydir, and coast roads
The NSW Government has announced and additional $46 million for new road safety projects with Armidale, Moree and major New England and North Coast links set to benefit.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Barnaby goes to bat for one of the New England’s smallest communities
Lower Creek, one of the smallest communities in the New England region, has found itself at the centre of attention, with Federal Member for New England Barnaby Joyce praising locals.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Violet Street Bridge replacement moves forward
Preparations are underway for the construction of the new Violet Street Bridge over Narrabri Creek. Read more here.