Some are glad the issue of the Dungowan Dam Project has finally been settled, but Member for New England Barnaby Joyce says the decision shows Labor takes us for granted.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inFederal Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Federal Gov seeks local views on mobile network program
The federal government is seeking comment from regional Australians about how to make the mobile network more resilient.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Narrabri students skill up to work on Inland Rail
Ten Narrabri Clontarf Academy students have completed a new three-day course to build their practical work skills and awareness.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tenterfield
Tenterfield airstrip likely to be leased by local not-for-profit
Tenterfield Shire Council has guaranteed the local airstrip will remain an airstrip, as a local not-for-profit puts their hand up to take it over.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Farmers get their voice in writing with Inland Rail
Landowners are rejoicing their win, with a new agreement set to protect their rights with Inland Rail officially in writing.
Posted inGwydir Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
20 k’s of Croppa Creek Road to be rebuilt
The notorious 20-kilometre-long Croppa Creek Road, the main road linking Croppa Creek and North Star, will be completely rebuilt and re-sealed
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Taxis hang up their plates
Due to family health issues and rising costs Tenterfield Taxis will cease trading on March 31, unless someone buys the business.
Posted inFederal Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Coulton confused about mobile black spot funding
Nationals’ Mark Coulton has claimed that Labor skewed mobile phone black spot funding to their electorates, but it appears the Member for Parkes may have got his programs mixed up.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
$5000 for young country people to buy safer cars
Plans have been announced for an upcoming trial to help fund young drivers in country areas to buy safer cars.
Posted inBundarra, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla Shire
Massive upgrade for Thunderbolts Way
One of the region’s notoriously bad but critically important roads, Thunderbolts Way, will soon get an upgrade in one of the largest projects in recent history.