Not happy: small wins on measures like excluding farmers from new taxes are not impressing rural advocates.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Coalition launches ‘Rescue our Rail’ campaign over Inland Rail cuts
The Coalition has launched a “Rescue our Rail” campaign as anger grows over the decision to halt Inland Rail at Parkes.
Posted inNarrabri, Phones and internet, Tamworth, Walcha
NBN fixed wireless rollout coming to Walcha region
More than 120 homes and businesses around Walcha are set to receive upgraded nbn fixed wireless internet under a major regional connectivity rollout.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Local leaders unite to fight for Inland Rail
Regional leaders across NSW and Queensland are ramping up pressure on the Federal Government after the decision to halt Inland Rail at Parkes, warning billions in infrastructure, freight planning and regional investment is now at risk.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Changed overnight traffic conditions on Murray Street, Tamworth
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions this week on Murray Street between Peel Street and Marius Street in Tamworth for maintenance work.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Changed traffic conditions for Tamworth motorists on Manilla Road
Tamworth motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, with roadworks starting next week on Manilla Road north of the city.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Local News, Public Transport, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Draft transport plan already needs a rewrite after Inland Rail axed
The NSW Government’s new draft transport blueprint for the New England North West is already in need of an overhaul after Inland Rail was scrapped north of Parkes, and an array of criticism for its lack of plan and the burden on local government.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
Funding fix needed for rural councils
NSW Farmers has urged funding reform, warning rural councils cannot maintain critical roads with unreliable, project-based support.
Posted inTamworth, Transport and Freight
Expanded coach services to boost regional connections
Regional residents will benefit from expanded coach services, improving affordable travel connections to Dubbo, Muswellbrook and surrounding communities.
Posted inMoree, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
“Devastating”: Region reacts to news of Inland Trail abandonment
The federal government’s decision to halt Inland Rail at Parkes has sparked alarm across Moree, Narrabri and the wider region, with councils, farmers and Nationals MPs warning major freight, logistics and jobs projects are now in limbo.