PHOTO: Many businesses are reaching breaking point thanks to the perfect storm of rising fuel costs and freight disruptions.
Western NSW businesses are facing mounting pressure as the prolonged closure of the Great Western Highway combines with rising fuel costs and ongoing supply disruptions, prompting urgent calls for stronger government support.
With at least three months of disruption ahead for the highway repairs and no quick fix available, business groups say immediate, practical support will be critical to preventing long-term economic damage across western NSW.
Business NSW is now urging operators across the region to share their experiences, launching a Great Western Highway Business Impact Survey to better capture the scale of the disruption…