Regional Capitals Australia has welcomed a move by the Federal Government to ensure the ongoing connectivity of regional and remote communities.
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Posted inArmidale, Narrabri, Travel
Armidale zero emission buses dubbed ‘best bus ride ever’
After only five months in, the trials of Zero Emissions Buses in Armidale are being hailed as a success, and more on the way for Narrabri.
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Rex Airlines enters voluntary administration
Rex Airlines has gone into voluntary administration and cancelled all flights between major airports.
Posted inBusiness, Travel
Rex Airlines’ future up in the air, government watching
The federal government is putting contingencies in place after shares in regional carrier Rex were placed in a trading halt amid speculation about its future.
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Bonza reaches end of tarmac as budget carrier wound up
Bonza’s turbulent take-off finally comes to an end with the budget carriers being permanently grounded.
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Trains Parliamentary Debate: A lot of words but no commitment
The fight to reintroduce passenger trains north of Armidale to the Queensland border continues as the 10,000 strong community petition was presented to the NSW Parliament yesterday.
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Rex suspends Armidale to Sydney flights until March
Rex Airlines have announced they will suspend services on the Sydney to Armidale route until ‘at least’ March 30 2024, blaming Qantas for stealing their pilots.
Posted inTamworth, Travel
Community’s plea to Bonza to keep Sunshine Coast Route
New England locals have taken to social media over the announcement that Bonza will no longer offer the Tamworth to Sunshine Coast route.
Posted inTamworth, Travel
Bonza axes Tamworth to Sunshine Coast service
New airline Bonza has been forced to change their schedule, including dropping the service between Tamworth and the Sunshine Coast.
Posted inDeepwater, Entertainment, Travel
Sit at the Chef’s Table at the Deepwater Hotel
Since reopening last September, the Deepwater Pub has taken on the role of ‘mental health pub’ and introduced monthly Chef’s Table dinners