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.
Jamie Chaffey
Posted inFeature, Moree, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
“Devastating”: Region reacts to news of Inland Trail abandonment
The federal government’s decision to halt Inland Rail at Parkes has sparked alarm across Moree, Narrabri and the wider region, with councils, farmers and Nationals MPs warning major freight, logistics and jobs projects are now in limbo.
Posted inEnergy, Feature, Federal Politics, Local News
Coalition pledges to double fuel reserves with $800m storage plan
The Coalition wants to double Australia’s fuel reserves and build new storage, arguing the current crisis has exposed major gaps.
Posted inFeature, Moree
Community benefit at heart as Moree Memorial Hall reopens on ANZAC Day
Moree’s War Memorial Hall has reopened on ANZAC Day, offering a revitalised space for the community to gather, connect and commemorate.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
Mystery deepens over promised gun buyback as states refuse to sign on
The national gun buyback promised after the Bondi Beach massacre is yet to get off the ground, with states refusing to sign on and no clear path forward.
Posted inGunnedah, Moree
NSW country mayors honoured as patrons
The Country Mayors Association of NSW has named three former chairmen as patrons, recognising their leadership and contribution to regional councils.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
Last days to weigh in on mobile connectivity bill
Locals have just days left to have their say on a proposed mobile connectivity bill, with submissions closing 8 April.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Local News
Government proposes new supply powers as fuel crisis continues
Fuel crisis continues as government proposes supply powers and Chaffey calls for tax cut.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Local News
Nationals launch fuel tracker as diesel standards lowered to boost supply
The Nationals have launched a new online tool to track fuel shortages across regional Australia, as governments move to ease diesel standards in a bid to boost supply during the deepening fuel crisis.