The State Government is strengthening road safety laws by enhancing drug and alcohol testing of drivers and riders involved in serious injury crashes on NSW roads.
Jenny Aitchison
Posted inArmidale, 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 inRoads and Infrastructure
Newell Highway to trial Smart Tech for safer roads
The Newell Highway will join a number of roads across regional NSW to test out a new program of low-cost technology to prompt safer driver behaviour.
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 inLocal News
Make safer driving your New Year’s resolution
The NSW Government is calling on drivers make the safe decisions on the road in 2025 and help reduce the annual road toll.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
New approach to road recategorisation to make it clearer which government is responsible
The NSW Government is moving ahead with plans to improve management and maintenance of NSW roads by developing a new system for roads to be recategorised and run by appropriate authorities.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Posted inBellata, Investment, Moree, Narrabri
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.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Trial of glowing road markings a bright idea
Glow in the dark road marking are being trialled to improve safety on dark regional roads.
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri
More councils in line for accelerated disaster recovery payments
Moree, Narrabri and Gunnedah councils are set to receive upfront and fast tracked natural disaster recovery payments.