3G switch off fears realised, lack of service blamed on ‘congestion’
Despite the warnings and extensions and a great deal of funding, many New Englanders have been left without a usable mobile phone service in the wake of the 3G shut down.
New fixed wireless internet for Moree and Mungindi dropped, Kentucky moves ahead
NBN is progressing with plans to install a new fixed wireless telecommunications tower at Kentucky South, but has quietly dropped announced upgrades at Mungindi and Moree.
Moree’s Space Port and Titans Space looking for launch site
Moree's Space Port has done a deal with a US company to find a launch site for their space planes.
Final warning to check devices as 3G shutdown begins
Last warning: if you have a 3G mobile phone, it will stop working soon. If you're not sure, check it now.
Walcha’s new dam complete
An $11 million drought-security project at Walcha is complete with the delivery of a 300 megalitre (ML) off-stream storage dam, pump station and pipelines
New roads funding for Armidale, Tamworth
The NSW Government has announced a further $45 million to be provided to council-nominated road safety projects across regional areas, including projects at Armidale and Tamworth.
NBN upgrades across Inverell and Moree Plains underway
Locals may experience some disruptions to their internet while NBN upgrade transmission towers in Atholwood and Boggabilla.
$13.5m in road upgrades for Glen Innes
Extensive road upgrade works will be starting soon in the Glen Innes area thanks to $13.5 million from the federal and state governments, with Deepwater and Emmaville residents set to finally get a better road to their main service centre.
Quirindi level crossing chosen to trial new safety technology
Callaghans Lane Level Crossing near Quirindi has been chosen as the site for a $1.2 million trial of digital technology designed to improve level crossing safety in rural and regional areas.
The first major heavy vehicle rest area for the North West
Construction has begun on the Newell Highway's largest heavy vehicle rest area near Narrabri, NSW, as part of a $261 million pavement upgrade project. Funded by Australian and NSW governments, the project aims to reduce driver fatigue and enhance road…