National’s candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has joined Nationals Leader David Littleproud and Senator Bridget McKenzie on a tour of infrastructure announcements.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inArmidale, Roads and Infrastructure
Bridging the past and future: work begins on new bridge
Work is due to begin on the replacement of Armidale’s historic Albion Park Suspension Bridge. The bridge has been closed since 2023 due to flood and white ant damage.
Posted inGwydir Shire, Phones and internet
Petitions calls for better mobile reception in Gwydir Shire
A Gravesend community group has started a petition calling for better mobile phone service in the district after residents say they’ve suffered severely decreased service after the shutting down of […]
Posted inAgriculture, Roads and Infrastructure
Farmers warn of urgent road repairs needed after Alfred damage
Farmers are calling for urgent repairs to roads and bridges across the north east of the state as the extent of damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred becomes clear.
Posted inMuswellbrook, New England Electorate, Roads and Infrastructure
Muswellbrook Bypass promised again
After years of delays and rescheduling, it appears the Muswellbrook Bypass is again an election carrot
Posted inNSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Regional Cities NSW calls for $350 million freight investment
Regional Cities New South Wales has taken its case for a $350 million investment to fix the state’s freight chokepoints.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Phones and internet
Farmers cautiously welcome mobile overhaul election proposal
NFF has welcomed a Labor proposal that would require mobile phone providers to provide service across all of Australia by 2027
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Roads and Infrastructure
Inland Rail achieves key biodiversity offset target
Inland Rail has reached a major environmental milestone with the successful retirement of 20,461 biodiversity credits for its Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 (N2NS P1) project.
Posted inPhones and internet
‘More gaps, more drop-outs’: rise in complaints post-3G
Telcos have been urged to do better in rural Australia, with continued reports of poor mobile service and new black spots after the 3G mobile network closed.
Posted inArmidale, Public Transport
Armidale Airport closure continues as passengers grow frustrated and nervous
The ongoing closure of Armidale Airport has left passengers frustrated and nervous, as further issues with the runway continue to disrupt flights.