Gwydir Shire Council is dedicated to ensuring our regional road network is resilient, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of our community. Since the project began in 2022, we have gathered invaluable data that informs road maintenance and upgrade decisions...
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$5.6 Million Bald Nob Road Rehabilitation Reaches Completion
The $5.6 million Bald Nob Road upgrade between the New England and Gwydir Highways has reached practical completion, delivering a safer and smoother journey for local residents, visitors and heavy vehicle operators. The extensive 6-kilometre upgrade, jointly funded by...
Newell Hwy Works Early Completion
Work to upgrade a 5.8-kilometre section of the Newell Highway between Moree and Boggabilla has been completed several months ahead of schedule, delivering safer journeys for road users in the north of the state. NSW Labor’s Northern Tablelands spokesperson Peter...
Speed Zone Changes Take Effect from Today in Bingara
Residents of Bingara are being advised of the change to speed zones within the town which come into effect today. Gwydir Shire council advise that eastern side of White Street, Bligh and Gwydir Streets have had their 60 km/h speed limits zones reduced to 50km Narrabri...
Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program
Owners of remote airports and airstrips can now apply for a new round of funding for essential upgrades as part of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. $25 million has been made available under Round 11 of the program to improve the safety and accessibility of...
Double Fatality North of Moree
Two people have died in a truck crash north of Moree yesterday. At about 3.30am, emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, about 75km north of Moree, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a...
Moree Retains Qantaslink Service
QantasLink have successfully resecured the air services licence for the Moree to Sydney route for another five years until March 2030. The Moree to Sydney route is one of only two regulated routes in NSW, with Transport for NSW managing the licensing process. Moree...
Temporary Closure for Glen Innes Airport
Glen Innes Severn Council have announced that Glen Innes Airport will be temporarily closed due to essential upgrades and improvements. The works will include runway rehabilitation and new and upgraded lighting on the main bitumen runway as well as improved drainage...
Young Male Motorcyclists Over-Represented in Road Deaths
Young male motorcycle riders are dying at almost twice the rate of other groups, with the NSW Government today issuing a call for caution from riders and other drivers on the road this Motorcycle Awareness Month. The proportion of motorcycles involved in road crashes...