New overtaking lanes provides a safer and efficient Newell Highway
Three new overtaking lanes south of Moree are now open thanks to a $261.1m investment providing safer and more efficient road journeys.
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.
Rex Airlines enters voluntary administration
Rex Airlines has gone into voluntary administration and cancelled all flights between major airports.
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.
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…
Funding boost paves way for better rural roads
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed news the Federal Government will double the Roads to Recovery funding program
New England infrastructure projects cut following federal government audit
The Independent Strategic Review of Infrastructure has cut funding for key infrastructure projects across the New England.
Inland Rail criticised by minister, defended by local MPs, following independent report
Barnaby Joyce and Mark Coulton have defended Inland Rail after the release of an independent report found massive cost blowouts.
4 mil for New England airports
Over $4 million has been granted to local airports, but Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is critical of how long it took to release the funding.