NSW has begun statewide consultations on a new road safety plan as the 2026 road toll reaches 119 deaths.
Jenny Aitchison
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Local News, NSW Politics, Public Transport, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
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.
Posted inFlood, Local News
New Bluff Bridge reconnects communities along Orara Way
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.
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 inGood 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 inRoads 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.