The Minns Government’s 2025–26 New South Wales Budget, handed down today, has already come under fire for failing to deliver for regional areas.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inNSW Politics, Public Transport, Tourism
Discovery rail passes quietly disappear in ‘review’
Another service has been taken away from rural communities by stealth, with the NSW Government withdrawing the 3 and 6 month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes
Posted inLocal politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
More free parking for Tamworth CBD from today
After parking meters in Tamworth’s CBD failed repeatedly this year, Tamworth Regional Council has decided to take them out of service from today.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview reopens Friday 13 June
Good news for New England travellers, the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will reopen to traffic on Friday 13 June from 4:30pm.
Posted inCommunity development, Health, Moree, Roads and Infrastructure
Construction underway on Moree Hospital Redevelopment
Moree Hospital staff joined dignitaries and community members to turn the first sod, marking the start of main works construction.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Road closure and landslide clean up on the Oxley Highway
Motorists are advised the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will remain closed until Friday 13 June to carry out landslide clean up at more than 100 new slip locations.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
New England Highway damage to be fixed but long term solution needed
The New England Highway has been prioritised for repairs on both sides of the border, with the federal government committed to funding disaster repairs, but the long term solution for the declared national highway that can’t handle national highway level traffic remains elusive.
Posted inDeepwater, Emmaville, Glen Innes, Public Transport
Glen Innes proposes to expand Access Bus service
Glen Innes Severn Council is proposing an expansion of its Access Bus service to address a gap in transport options for seniors living in the villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe and Red Range.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Public Transport
Don’t miss your chance to have your say on the future of Armidale’s air services
“Armidale Airport was simply built in the wrong location.” Time to have your say on the state of Armidale Airport.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure, Willow Tree
“Just trashed”: New England Highway disintegrates under diverted trucks
Broken axles, damaged tyres and wheels, and dangerous road conditions have been widely reported the length of the New England Highway.