Motorists are being advised there will be delays to traffic with the Tingha Bridge to undergo bridge works over the weekend. Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that works will be undertaken on the O’Connor Bridge on the Bundarra Road tomorrow and Sunday between...
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Armidale Airport Woes Continue
Operations at Armidale Airport have once again hit a snag after the facility was scheduled to reopen over the weekend. The airport had been closed last week after it was revealed that repetitive plant movement during planned scheduled maintenance work had caused...
Damaged Tarmac at Armidale Causes Flight Turmoil
Flights to and out of Armidale have been cancelled until at least this Saturday after it was revealed the airports tarmac had been damaged. Contractors who had been working to patch parts of the runway for the past month, noticed cracks on the edge of the runway on...
NSW Government Has No Plans to Reopen Rail Line
There is now no apparent impediment to the New England region moving forward with a transformative project: the construction of the New England Rail Trail. The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC asked a question on notice about the future use of the Great Northern Railway...
Landslide on Gwydir Hwy at Gibraltar
The Gwydir Hwy was closed in both directions following a landslide at Gibraltar yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred between Tindal Road and Old Grafton Road at around 3pm. Live Traffic NSW reports one lane of the Highway is now open and alternating (stop/slow)...
Smart tech trials to drive safer behaviour on the roads
The Minns Labor Government has launched a new program of low-cost technology trials on highways throughout regional NSW to prompt safer driver behaviour on roads in 2025. The $5 million Smarter Highways program will harness emerging and existing technologies in...
HAVE YOUR SAY ON PROPOSED NEW ADDITIONS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging commuters across the region to have their say on proposed bus routes and timetables slated to be introduced in mid-2026. NSW TrainLink has proposed to introduce new services as well as improve routes and...
SES Urging Motorists to Stay Safe
With Summer School Holidays officially underway, the NSW State Emergency Services is urging holidaymakers to make safe and sensible decisions. NSW SES Commissioner, Mike Wassing says it was crucial for people to understand the risks, have an emergency plan and know...
Take Care on Country Roads This Christmas
NSW Farmers is urging travellers to take extra care on country roads this Christmas, with many regional roads and bridges still damaged and in need of urgent repair.NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said the state’s road infrastructure remained in poor condition...