The 20th National Rail Safety Week is being marked with a solemn ceremony at the Australian Railway Monument in Werris Creek in northern NSW today.
Jenny Aitchison
Posted inArts, Business, New England Surrounds, NSW Politics
Major film studio coming soon, just down the road
A $600M film studio backed by Russell Crowe is a step closer in Coffs Harbour, with the NSW Government pledging $5.5M for a key noise wall to support the “Aussiewood” project and boost regional jobs.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Travel
Take the train for free Thursday and Friday
The 48-hour fare-free period is part of the NSW Government’s response to months of disruption across the rail network
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Average speed cameras switch to enforcement mode
Average speed cameras in two trial sites will start fining light vehicles from tomorrow.
Posted inArmidale, Uralla
Armidale and Uralla level crossings to receive safety upgrades
Armidale and Uralla will receive more than $211,000 to fund critical minor engineering works and essential safety upgrades at level crossings
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Healthier, active communities backed by new path projects
Over $50 million being invested in active transport infrastructure like footpaths and cycleways by the NSW Government, including funding for three local projects.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics, Regional Development
Glen Innes strengthens community connectivity and safety with new bridges
Driving around Glen Innes should feel a little safer with council successfully replacing five ageing timber bridges.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Pilliga Road’s $7.84 million upgrade now open
The Pilliga Roads $7.84 million upgrade is now open, including reconstruction of major flood ways and large sections of road pavement.
Posted inLocal News
Laws strengthened to tackle road toll on NSW roads
The State Government is strengthening road safety laws by enhancing drug and alcohol testing of drivers and riders involved in serious injury crashes on NSW roads.
Posted inArmidale, Public Transport
Armidale Airport remains closed due to unsafe runway
Armidale Regional Airport will remain closed for the week after planned maintenance works caused the runway to become unsafe.