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.
Transport and Freight
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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.
Posted inArmidale, Investigation, Long Read, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
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.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
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.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, Money, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
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”.
Posted inAgriculture, Money, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
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.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local 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 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.
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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.
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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.