An extension of Armidale’s Regional Airport runway by 455 metres in the next five to 10 years from the current length of 1738 metres could see the addition of larger jet aircraft introduced by QANTAS. The Northern Daily Leader reports QANTAS currently use their...
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Mayor Calls for Changes to Transport Strategy
Glen Innes Severn Mayor Margot Davis has called for significant changes to the draft New England North West Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP), arguing that transport investment must be used to create economic opportunity and regional growth, rather...
Coalition Government to Reinstate Popular Regional Seniors Travel Card
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announced that ONLY the NSW Nationals will bring back the Regional Seniors Travel Card if successful at the 2027 election. The Regional Seniors Travel Card will provide eligible seniors in regional NSW with a $250 prepaid...
Access Bus Expanding to Connect More Village Residents
More residents across Glen Innes Severn will have improved access to essential services, with Council’s Access Bus expanding to include Emmaville, Glencoe, Red Range and Deepwater starting as early as this week. Delivered through Council’s Life Choices Support...
Drivers Urged to Take Extra Care on Unsealed Roads
Uralla Shire Council is asking residents and visitors to take extra care when travelling on unsealed roads, as temporary changes to road maintenance remain in place due to dry conditions across the Shire. While recent rainfall has been welcomed, Council will continue...
Council Preparing Submission on Draft New England Northwest Transport Plan
Inverell Shire Council is preparing a submission to the Draft New England Northwest Strategic Regional Integrated Transport. The Draft Plan has been released by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) for community and stakeholder feedback and is intended to guide transport...
Help Make NSW’s New England Rail Trail (NERT) a Reality!
RailTrail Australia and the Friends of New England Rail Trail (NERT) are asking for your help to make a final push for New England Rail Trail in NSW. Please email Armidale Regional Council council@armidale.nsw.gov.au by 31 May 2026 and use the subject line “Proposed...
Uber on the Lookout for Drivers as it Scales its Presence in Inverell
Uber is growing its presence in Inverell and is calling on more locals to get behind the wheel as demand for rides in regional NSW continues to grow. With residents and visitors choosing the rideshare to move around town, Uber is encouraging locals to consider earning...
Country Mayors Vent Frustration Over Inland Rail Decision
NSW Country Mayors have unanimously moved a motion to push back on the Federal government’s decision not to progress with the Inland Rail project. A meeting in Sydney on Friday, attended by several country mayors including Inverell Shire’s Kate Dight and Gwydir...
