Affordable long-term NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes have been quietly reinstated following a public backlash over their sudden removal
Aileen MacDonald
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, NSW Politics
NSW Environment report highlights inaction on key measures
The 2025 NSW State of the Environment Report has delivered a damning assessment of the State Government’s management of the environment,
Posted inNSW Politics, Public Transport, Tourism
Discovery rail passes quietly disappear in ‘review’
Another service has been taken away from rural communities by stealth, with the NSW Government withdrawing the 3 and 6 month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Glen Innes, Local politics, NSW Politics
Confirmed: no approval for rail trail, line reactivation a possibility
The NSW Government owns the rail line, and they haven’t given anyone else permission to use it. Yet.
Posted inLocal News, News
Like clockwork: Move it forward for daylight saving, don’t forget double demerits
Consider this your reminder that this weekend marks the beginning of daylight saving in NSW, and there’s double demerits all weekend.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News
Be alert this bushfire season
New England residents are encouraged to stay alert to fire risks as the state’s rural Bush Fire Danger Period kicks off.
Posted inNarrabri Shire
Narrabri’s return and earn milestone
Narrabri locals have millions of reasons to join in the celebrations, having recycled an incredible 30 million bottles, cans and cartons through their local return points.
Posted inIndigenous, NSW Politics
Local leader urges Yes vote in referendum
Liberal MP Aileen MacDonald has urged people to vote “Yes” this Saturday based on the disadvantage of the First Nations community she saw in her role as a community corrections officer.
Posted inNSW Politics
Guyra’s Aileen MacDonald promoted to the front bench
Guyra local Aileen MacDonald has been promoted to the front bench of the NSW opposition taking on the portfolio of Youth Justice.