The sealing of Rangari Road has taken a significant step forward following the official finalisation and signing of the funding agreement for the $9 million project.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Public Transport, Seniors
Access Bus expansion offers a lifeline to more Glen Innes Severn villages
Residents in more townships across Glen Innes Severn Council will soon have easier access to medical appointments, shopping and other essential services, with Council expanding its Access Bus service to Emmaville, Glencoe, Red Range and Deepwater.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local politics, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
Country mayors push back on Inland Rail decision
Narrabri and Moree are among those communities “devastated” by the axing of Inland Rail — but country mayors say there is still a path to completion, and they’re taking their case straight to the minister.
Posted inCrime, Phones and internet, Torrington
Can’t call Triple-0: lack of services drives fear in Torrington
The terrifying alleged home invasion at Torrington has exposed a deeper crisis simmering across many New England communities: many residents simply cannot call for help.
Posted inInverell, Roads and Infrastructure
Inverell embraces AI technology to improve road maintenance
Inverell Shire Council is set to trial artificial intelligence technology to improve the way it monitors and maintains its vast local road network.
Posted inNorth Coast, Roads and Infrastructure
$30 million boost for key Bellingen detour roads after Waterfall Way closure
Summervilles and Gordonville roads will receive a $30 million upgrade after becoming critical detour routes during the Waterfall Way closure earlier this year.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tenterfield
Five new bridges completed across Tenterfield Shire
Five new bridges across Tenterfield Shire have been completed under state and federal funding programs aimed at improving regional connectivity and resilience.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Technology, Trades You Can Trust 26, Transport and Freight
Confidence in uncertainty from long standing local businesses
Whether you’re unsure if your new home will be ready in time, or can’t figure out what’s wrong with the wifi, today’s Trades you can Trust local businesses are friends you can rely on when things are a bit uncertain.
Posted inGunnedah, Roads and Infrastructure
Changed traffic conditions on Bloomfield Street, Gunnedah
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Bloomfield Street, Gunnedah, on Friday, 22 May, for maintenance work by Transport for NSW.
Posted inArmidale, Investigation, Long Read, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Transport planning assumptions unravel across all levels of government
In this New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at how bad numbers, assumptions and guesses, and misrepresentations of old documents, have led to plans at all levels of government being not worth the paper they are printed on.