The ongoing closure of Armidale Airport has left passengers frustrated and nervous, as further issues with the runway continue to disrupt flights.
Public Transport
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
Taxpayers take risk on Rex if ailing airline can’t sell
Experts are questioning why taxpayers should be placed on the hook for bailing out Rex through a government takeover if buyers are unwilling to take the risk.
Posted inArmidale, General News, Public Transport
Armidale Airport remains closed due to unsafe runway
Armidale Regional Airport will remain closed for the week after planned maintenance works caused the runway to become unsafe.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Public Transport
New bus options to improve transport between towns
New Englanders are invited to have a say on proposed NSW TrainLink coach timetable changes that are due to come into effect in mid-2026 to better meet the needs of the travelling public.
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
‘It’s a lifeline’: relief as government hands Rex $80m
The federal government will provide up to $80 million to keep Rex regional routes operating, a relief for rural communities fearing for their future prosperity.
Posted inMoree, Public Transport
QantasLink still calling Moree Home
QantasLink have successfully resecured the air services licence for the Moree to Sydney route for another five years.
Posted inPublic Transport
Regional rail services to get a fresh approach
Trains North have welcomed the news that the NSW Government has greenlit development of a new strategy that will lay out the pathway to a better regional rail network in NSW for passengers and freight.
Posted inGeneral News, NSW Politics, Public Transport
Major shift in rail campaign as rail union lends their weight
Supporters and advocates for the return of train transport north of Armidale are getting a significant boost this week from the rail union
Posted inMoree, Public Transport
Last days to have your say on Moree plane service
Moree has often had to fight hard to keep commercial flights coming to the small but important town, and now the community is being asked to have its say again.
Posted inArmidale, Public Transport, Uralla Shire
Trials of zero emission buses on Armidale and Uralla school routes
Two electric buses will be rolled out on routes servicing schools in the Armidale and Uralla in coming months as part of a trial of zero emission technology in regional NSW.