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CMA Chairman, (Temora Shire) Mayor Rick Firman OAM says this government decision has left many feeling devastated. [Image CMA]
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Country Mayors voice concerns over cessation of Inland Rail

23/06/2026 by The Coonamble Times

A Unanimous vote passed at the last Country Mayors Association meeting has seen the CMA Board meet with Minister Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government to discuss the cessation of the Inland Rail project and its damage to rural and regional communities.

“Following the Government’s announcement, there was a unanimous resolution passed at our last CMA meeting to seek a meeting with Minister King to raise the many concerns our members have about the decision to terminate the Inland Rail at Parkes,” CMA Chairman, (Temora Shire) Mayor Rick Firman OAM said…

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CMA Chairman, (Temora Shire) Mayor Rick Firman OAM says this government decision has left many feeling devastated. [Image CMA]

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