New Englanders are invited to have a say on proposed NSW TrainLink coach timetable changes that are due to come into effect in mid-2026 to better meet the needs of the travelling public.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
New approach to road recategorisation to make it clearer which government is responsible
The NSW Government is moving ahead with plans to improve management and maintenance of NSW roads by developing a new system for roads to be recategorised and run by appropriate authorities.
Posted inPhones and internet
3G fallout continues with more calls for answers
Barnaby Joyce has increased pressure on the Federal Government to improve telecommunications in the electorate, following the closure of the 3G network.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Trial of glowing road markings a bright idea
Glow in the dark road marking are being trialled to improve safety on dark regional roads.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Grants and funding, Guyra, Local politics, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Rail Trail funding pulled
The saga of the New England Rail Trail has taken another turn, with bushfire recovery funding allocated to the project being pulled by the NSW Government.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
$5.6 million Bald Nob Road upgrade complete
For those who travel along Bald Nob Road, your prayers have been answered. The $5.6 million Bald Nob Road upgrade is complete.
Posted inMoree, Roads and Infrastructure
Major upgrade of the Newell Highway at North Croppa Creek completed
Work to upgrade a 5.8-kilometre section of the Newell Highway between Moree and Boggabilla has been completed several months ahead of schedule.
Posted inBundarra, Phones and internet
3G switch off fears realised, lack of service blamed on ‘congestion’
Despite the warnings and extensions and a great deal of funding, many New Englanders have been left without a usable mobile phone service in the wake of the 3G shut down.
Posted inPhones and internet
New fixed wireless internet for Moree and Mungindi dropped, Kentucky moves ahead
NBN is progressing with plans to install a new fixed wireless telecommunications tower at Kentucky South, but has quietly dropped announced upgrades at Mungindi and Moree.
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
‘It’s a lifeline’: relief as government hands Rex $80m
The federal government will provide up to $80 million to keep Rex regional routes operating, a relief for rural communities fearing for their future prosperity.