Regional Cities New South Wales has taken its case for a $350 million investment to fix the state’s freight chokepoints.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Phones and internet
Farmers cautiously welcome mobile overhaul election proposal
NFF has welcomed a Labor proposal that would require mobile phone providers to provide service across all of Australia by 2027
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Roads and Infrastructure
Inland Rail achieves key biodiversity offset target
Inland Rail has reached a major environmental milestone with the successful retirement of 20,461 biodiversity credits for its Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 (N2NS P1) project.
Posted inPhones and internet
‘More gaps, more drop-outs’: rise in complaints post-3G
Telcos have been urged to do better in rural Australia, with continued reports of poor mobile service and new black spots after the 3G mobile network closed.
Posted inArmidale, Public Transport
Armidale Airport closure continues as passengers grow frustrated and nervous
The ongoing closure of Armidale Airport has left passengers frustrated and nervous, as further issues with the runway continue to disrupt flights.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Narrabri, Phones and internet
Relief for Telstra customers with new owners of local stores committed to do better
Armidale’s Telstra store has been forced to close its doors frequently in recent years, but those days may be over with new owners taking over later this year.
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
Taxpayers take risk on Rex if ailing airline can’t sell
Experts are questioning why taxpayers should be placed on the hook for bailing out Rex through a government takeover if buyers are unwilling to take the risk.
Posted inArmidale, Public Transport
Armidale Airport remains closed due to unsafe runway
Armidale Regional Airport will remain closed for the week after planned maintenance works caused the runway to become unsafe.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Slow down as school zones return
It’s back to school time, and time to remember to drive carefully around school zones.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Newell Highway to trial Smart Tech for safer roads
The Newell Highway will join a number of roads across regional NSW to test out a new program of low-cost technology to prompt safer driver behaviour.