The ongoing closure of Armidale Airport has left passengers frustrated and nervous, as further issues with the runway continue to disrupt flights.
Roads and Infrastructure
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.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Public Transport
New bus options to improve transport between towns
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.
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.