Transport for NSW is launching an Australian-first program training Aboriginal driving instructors to expand culturally safe licensing support statewide.
Jenny Aitchison
Posted inBallina
Ballina plays host as regional leaders tackle the big issues facing the bush
State ministers, mayors and regional leaders descended on Ballina last week for a major regional meeting. From bridge duplications to the Big Prawn, see what delegates got to explore.
Posted inNSW News, Public Transport, Tourism
$290m upgrade for regional coaches
NSW TrainLink’s biggest coach upgrade in over a decade is here, with $290 million buying more services, modern amenities and a fresh sunset orange look across regional NSW.
Posted inByron Bay, Feature, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tweed Heads
$30 million to tackle M1 pinch points between Tweed and Byron
Nearly 70,000 drivers use the M1 through the Tweed every day. Now $30 million is committed to help fix the bottlenecks, from Tweed Heads to Byron Bay.
Posted inMurwillumbah, Public Transport, Tweed Heads
175 extra buses a week roll out for Tweed and Murwillumbah
175 extra buses a week are about to hit Tweed and Murwillumbah, doubling services on one of the region’s busiest routes. Here’s what’s changing from 29 June.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Disability, Feature, Local News, Public Transport
Have your say on accessibility upgrades for seven local train stations
Kempsey, Kendall, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Sawtell, Urunga, Wingham — your train station is about to be redesigned. Have you had your say yet?
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Roads and Infrastructure
Coffs bypass powers ahead with final bridge underway
Work has started on the final bridge for the Coffs Harbour bypass, with major traffic changes rolling out as the $2.27 billion project moves closer to completion.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
$30 million boost for key Bellingen detour roads after Waterfall Way closure
Summervilles and Gordonville roads will receive a $30 million upgrade after becoming critical detour routes during the Waterfall Way closure earlier this year.
Posted inNSW News
NSW introduces new protections for novice motorcycle riders
NSW novice motorcycle riders will face mandatory glove and high-visibility clothing rules from July under sweeping new road safety reforms.
Posted inLocal News
NSW communities help shape next road safety plan ahead of National Road Safety Week 2026
NSW has begun statewide consultations on a new road safety plan as the 2026 road toll reaches 119 deaths.