A new flood-resilient bridge on Orara Way is restoring a critical connection for north-east NSW communities, reducing the risk of isolation during severe weather.
Jenny Aitchison
Posted inAccidents and road closures, NSW News
Police out in force as double demerits begin for long weekend
Double demerits are in force and police are out in numbers — with the road toll already higher than last year.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Grafton, Public Transport
Sydney to Grafton XPT to return after year off the rails
The Sydney to Grafton XPT is back, with services resuming later this month after a year of upgrades.
Posted inByron Bay, Roads and Infrastructure
Major upgrade completed on key Northern Rivers road
A $10.7 million upgrade to Wilsons Creek Road has been completed, improving access and resilience for Northern Rivers communities.
Posted inAwareness Events, Emergency management, NSW News, Travel
Police officers issue traffic plea for Easter long weekend
As thousands of motorists prepare to take to the roads this Easter long weekend, NSW Police are urging drivers to slow down and take extra care amid a concerning rise in road fatalities across the state.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, NSW Politics, Transport and Freight
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
Posted inCrime, NSW News
Illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed under new NSW laws
New laws allowing police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes will be introduced to Parliament today, as the NSW Government moves to crack down on dangerous riding behaviour across the state.
Posted inDorrigo, Roads and Infrastructure
Waterfall Way reopens early with traffic restrictions after landslip
Waterfall Way will reopen under one-way conditions this weekend, restoring a key regional link after landslip damage forced its closure.
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport
Regional rail fleet moves forward as State Government accelerates delivery after delays
New trains for NSW’s long-delayed Regional Rail Fleet are now arriving and being tested on lines serving the North Coast.
Posted inNSW Politics, Recreation
Minimum e-bike age plan aimed at safer streets on the North Coast and across NSW
The NSW Government is moving to introduce a minimum age for e-bike riders and adopt tougher European safety standards, in reforms set to affect families and young riders across the New England.