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...
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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...
Newell Highway Upgrades in Time for Christmas
Holiday travellers using the Newell Highway will notice three new overtaking lanes south of Moree which are now open thanks to a $261 million investment between the Australian and New South Wales governments, providing safer and more efficient road journeys. The...
Motorists urged to stay safe on the roads over Christmas
Motorists heading off for a Christmas celebration or a summer escape this week are being reminded to plan their journey and drive safely this holiday period, with high traffic volumes expected across NSW. NSW Police will enforce double demerits for speeding,...
Demerit Point Return Scheme
Almost 1.1 million drivers are on track to have a demerit point scrubbed from their licence as the NSW Government urges a safe Christmas and New Year on the state’s roads. The second year of the demerit point return scheme will end on 16 January next year, giving...
ASIC to Sue REX for Misleading Market Information
Troubled regional airline REX is under fire as it faces legal action from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for deliberately misleading the market regarding its financial situation. The corporate regulator has alleged REX, along with 4 of its...
Glow-in-the-dark Line Markings to be Trialed
Glow-in-the-dark line markings will be trialled on Bulli Pass, south of Sydney, before being assessed for a wider rollout in NSW. The photoluminescent painted markings absorb and store sunlight during the day and glow at night, helping drivers better see line markings...