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.
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.
Trial of glowing road markings a bright idea
Glow in the dark road marking are being trialled to improve safety on dark regional roads.
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.
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.
Armidale zero emission buses dubbed ‘best bus ride ever’
After only five months in, the trials of Zero Emissions Buses in Armidale are being hailed as a success, and more on the way for Narrabri.
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.
$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.
$11.5 million safety boost for Oxley Highway
The NSW Government is investing $11.5 million to improve safety on a six-kilometre stretch of the Oxley Highway, west of Gunnedah.
NSW Speed Adviser app update to boost safety at level crossings
As part of Rural Road Safety Month, the NSW Government has unveiled a major update to its Speed Adviser App.