Narromine Mayor to talk taxis with Regional Transport Minister
PHOTO: Can Country Mayors get cabs back on country streets? Narromine Mayor Ewen Jones says drink driving offences have spiked in his shire since taxi services ceased. He raised his …
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Will the region’s transport plan get us where we want to go?
PHOTO: The Central West & Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan aims to cater for a growing region as this chart from the Draft Plan shows. It will set the …
Truck driver shortage ‘a ticking timebomb’
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has released their 2024 Global Truck Driver Shortage Report and warns that workforce issues are reaching crisis point. It revealed that there were nearly …
Far North West Organisation fights to keep western air services funded
PHOTO: Photograph of front of Bourke Airport building. North Bourke, Bourke region, New South Wales, Australia. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0. Photo: Q8682. With their latest suvey, the Far North …
Rail upgrade: Full steam ahead or off the rails?
The Minns Labor Government has announced a $40.3 million investment over five years to extend the life of the ageing XPT rail fleet, ensuring continued service until the next-generation Regional …
Brumbies bus shines in transport consult
PHOTO: Transport for NSW staff members Kylie Buckenhofer, Rachel Swindle, Ainsley Bruem and Carmel Hannelly The popularity of Coonamble's 'booze bus' and the transport options to access health care emerged …
Further strain following increased truckie tax
AN increase to the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charges following the May Federal Budget will add further economic pressure to an industry already feeling the cost of living squeeze according …
‘Hollow victory on Inland Rail’: CWA
• PHOTO: The CWA is calling for the Labor Government to take on board Dr Kerry Schott’s recommendations around consultation on the Inland Rail. THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) of …