New roads funding for Armidale, Tamworth
The NSW Government has announced a further $45 million to be provided to council-nominated road safety projects across regional areas, including projects at Armidale and Tamworth.
$13.5m in road upgrades for Glen Innes
Extensive road upgrade works will be starting soon in the Glen Innes area thanks to $13.5 million from the federal and state governments, with Deepwater and Emmaville residents set to finally get a better road to their main service centre.
Major shift in rail campaign as rail union lends their weight
Supporters and advocates for the return of train transport north of Armidale are getting a significant boost this week from the rail union
Quirindi level crossing chosen to trial new safety technology
Callaghans Lane Level Crossing near Quirindi has been chosen as the site for a $1.2 million trial of digital technology designed to improve level crossing safety in rural and regional areas.
The first major heavy vehicle rest area for the North West
Construction has begun on the Newell Highway's largest heavy vehicle rest area near Narrabri, NSW, as part of a $261 million pavement upgrade project. Funded by Australian and NSW governments, the project aims to reduce driver fatigue and enhance road…
Finally: Spring Creek Bridge to start construction in September
Wee Waa residents got some welcome news today with confirmation that work to build the new Spring Creek Bridge on the Kamilaroi Highway is set to start in September.
Rocky River students speak up to gain safe path to school
Uralla Shire Council’s recent Youth Forum has reaped a major reward for the community of Rocky River with Council committing to build a safe pedestrian crossing.
Council calls for changes to unfair Financial Assistance Grants
Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for changes to the Financial Assistance Grants methodology that is leading to regional and rural councils missing out on roads funding.
Joyce: Dungowan Dam back on if Coalition wins next election
An animated Barnaby Joyce has said that the cancelled New Dungowan Dam project “is back on the table” if the Coalition is re-elected.
Opening of Quipolly Water Project secures the future for the Liverpool Plains
The long fought for Quipolly Water Project is now delivering good quality water to the people of Werris Creek and Quirindi, and a hopeful future for growth in the Liverpool Plains.