In this final part of our New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at two known forces that corrupt the numbers: culture and politics.
Transport and Freight
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Moree’s future strengthened by SAP funding as council continues Inland Rail advocacy
Moree welcomes continued NSW Government funding for its Special Activation Precinct while maintaining pressure for completion of Inland Rail through Moree.
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$290m upgrade for regional coaches
NSW TrainLink’s biggest coach upgrade in over a decade is here, with $290 million buying more services, modern amenities and a fresh sunset orange look across regional NSW.
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Where do all the bad numbers come from?
In the next part of our New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we delve more deeply to find out where the bad numbers come from.
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Confidence in uncertainty from long standing local businesses
Whether you’re unsure if your new home will be ready in time, or can’t figure out what’s wrong with the wifi, today’s Trades you can Trust local businesses are friends you can rely on when things are a bit uncertain.
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Transport planning assumptions unravel across all levels of government
In this New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at how bad numbers, assumptions and guesses, and misrepresentations of old documents, have led to plans at all levels of government being not worth the paper they are printed on.
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Local leaders testify to “human cost” of Inland Rail axing
Regional mayors, farming leaders and senior Nationals MPs have taken the fight over Inland Rail directly to Parliament House, accusing the Federal Government of abandoning communities that invested years preparing for Inland Rail.
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Chaffey blasts Budget as “broken promises” for Parkes electorate
Parkes MP Jamie Chaffey has slammed the Federal Budget, accusing Labor of abandoning regional Australia through Inland Rail cuts and “net zero obsession”.
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Small wins overshadowed by deep cuts for regions
Not happy: small wins on measures like excluding farmers from new taxes are not impressing rural advocates.
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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.