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Transport and Freight
Communities urged to plan ahead for major North Coast rail shutdown
North Coast communities face travel disruptions and coach replacements during a major rail shutdown for essential maintenance works this month.
Small wins overshadowed by deep cuts for regions
Not happy: small wins on measures like excluding farmers from new taxes are not impressing rural advocates.
Draft transport plan promises more buses, rail improvements
More buses, improved rail services and expanded on-demand transport are proposed under the NSW Government’s new 20-year draft transport plan for the North Coast.
Major reforms proposed to strengthen rural freight sector and boost productivity
The livestock transport industry is pushing for national reforms to cut red tape, boost workforce capacity and improve freight efficiency.
Coffs Harbour on the Qantas cut list
Qantas will cut domestic flights and increase fares as it grapples with a surge in global fuel costs, a move that is already hitting regional centres including Coffs Harbour.
NSW boosts freight limits as national fuel plan sets staged response
The NSW Government has moved to increase freight capacity and ease pressure on fuel supplies, announcing temporary changes to truck limits and operating hours
