Work has begun on a new overtaking lane on the New England Highway south of Tamworth as part of a $5 million road safety upgrade.
Kristy McBain
Posted inMoonbi, Roads and Infrastructure
Moonbi intersection reopens after flood damage repairs
Moonbi’s George Street and River Street intersection is open again, four years after flood damage closed it, following a $1.45 million repair project.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tenterfield
New Molesworth Street bridge to improve safety and flood resilience
Work is set to begin on a new flood-resilient bridge in Tenterfield, promising safer and more reliable access for residents during severe weather.
Posted inEmergency management, National News
Just a drill: AusAlert warning test will blast everyone’s phones at 2pm
Australia’s new emergency warning system is set for its first trial run with a test alert to be sent to mobile devices in a 10-second siren across the nation at 2pm – even if your phone is on silent or Do Not Disturb,
Posted inEmergency management, National News
Concerns cloud national emergency alert system rollout
Some states remain concerned about service gaps under Australia’s new emergency warning system, days out from its first nationwide test.
Posted inBarwon Electorate, Emergency management, Grants and funding, Politics, Tenterfield
$2.7 million disaster threshold plan an “insult” to small councils
Damage to your whole town, still miss out on funding: that’s the risk if Canberra’s disaster threshold triples to $2.7 million. Barwon MP Roy Butler says it’s “an insult” to small councils.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Walcha, Youth
Upgraded skate park open in Walcha
Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, NSW Politics
Emergency Declaration finally comes through for snow storm – for some
After days of mounting pressure, disaster assistance has finally been activated for parts of the New England region following last weekend’s snowstorm and heavy rainfall.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire
Disaster support now available following severe storms
Disaster assistance is now available in the Gunnedah, Gwydir, and Moree Plains areas following widespread severe weather.
Posted inNarrabri
Australian Government reappoints RDANI Chairman
Narrabri’s Russell Stewart has been appointed as Chairman of the Regional Development Australia Northern Inland (RDANI) Committee.