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.
Catherine King
Posted inFederal Politics, Grants and funding, Moree, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Inland Rail axed, local projects in limbo
The federal government’s cost cutting ahead of the budget will include axing of the Inland Rail project already under construction, with the shocks to be felt keenly in the New England.
Posted inFederal Politics, Parkes Electorate, Roads and Infrastructure
Albo, fund our Councils!
The Coalition has attacked the lack of urgency in addressing financial sustainability for Australia’s 537 local governments, as the Albanese Labor Government quietly reinstated a sustainability inquiry – something the Coalition has been calling for since early June.
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
Airlines to be probed over pricey regional fares
The Productivity Commission will examine pricing practices and competition in regional air travel as the future of a country carrier remains in the balance.
Posted inBusiness, National News, Travel
Lifeline found for Rex in US buyer
Rex has secured a lifeline, set to exit voluntary administration and avoid a government takeover after being sold to US-based aviation company Air T.
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport, Travel
Have your say: Boarding call for comments on new Aviation Consumer Protections
Airline passengers are being asked to speak up as the Australian Government moves to introduce the nation’s first Aviation Consumer Protection scheme.
Posted inNSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Community asked for feedback on next steps for $58.4 million Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade
The federal and state governments say they are working hard to get the Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade back on track after it stalled for several years, while a community petition demands they get on with it.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
New England Highway damage to be fixed but long term solution needed
The New England Highway has been prioritised for repairs on both sides of the border, with the federal government committed to funding disaster repairs, but the long term solution for the declared national highway that can’t handle national highway level traffic remains elusive.
Posted inMuswellbrook, New England Electorate, Roads and Infrastructure
Muswellbrook Bypass promised again
After years of delays and rescheduling, it appears the Muswellbrook Bypass is again an election carrot
Posted inGlen Innes, Inverell, Tamworth, Tenterfield
New Federal funding for New England towns
Tamworth, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, and Inverell to receive cash for major infrastructure projects thanks to Federal Funding.