The Hume Hwy is among priority locations for gov investment to ease chokepoints in NSW's freight network. Fixing congestion @ Goulburn & Marulan & connection issues from the hwy @ Windellema Rd, Goulburn, are among 10 priorities. More: ow.ly/ziYm50UTI4y. Jenny Aitchison

An alternate route for heavy vehicles in Tamworth is among 10 priorities for gov funding to strengthen NSW's freight network. We'll be advocating for $346m for all 10 projects ahead of the state budget in June. More: ow.ly/ziYm50UTI4y. Jenny Aitchison Russell Webb

Almost $12m has today been allocated under the Regional Airports Program. AlburyCity will get $5m for a full runway overlay at Albury Airport to improve safety & strengthen the surface & GriffithCityCouncil will get $500,000 for new runway lights at Griffith Regional Airport.

Boosting efficiency & safety of heavy vehicles in Armidale is among 10 priorities for government funding to strengthen NSW's freight network. We'll be advocating for $346m for all 10 projects ahead of the state budget in June. More: ow.ly/ziYm50UTI4y. Jenny Aitchison

Three bottlenecks within Dubbo LGA are among 10 top projects to boost safety & efficiency of freight in NSW. We're advocating for gov funding to clear bottlenecks, inc along Wheelers Lane, ahead of the state budget. More: ow.ly/4CgJ50UTI4x. DubboRegionalCouncil Jenny Aitchison

We've taken our case for a $350 million government investment to clear chokepoints in the state’s freight network to Macquarie Street. Thank-you to Transport & Roads Minister John Graham & the other state gov & shadow ministers with whom we've talked roads, housing & water.

Congratulations to our member councils Maitland City, Lismore City Council & Goulburn Malwaree. They've been named among LGAs to share $28 million in #AusGov funding for road safety works. The 3 councils will receive a total of $10.5 million for 5 projects. Catherine King MP

Thinking of the many people & communities expected to be impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. nbn® Australia has advice on what to do now to help stay in touch & up-to-date if communications are impacted. Details: ow.ly/TqGu50V9TP6. Tweed Shire Council Lismore City Council

Communities in City of Coffs Harbour Lismore City Council & Tweed Shire Council will have access to gov help to recover from the impact of #TropicalCycloneAlfred. Details: nsw.gov.au/emergency/reco… or disasterassist.gov.au. Our thoughts are with friends & colleagues in Northern NSW & in SE Qld.

Our friends & colleagues have been foremost in our minds as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approached, then crossed the coast as a tropical low. Go to nsw.gov.au/emergency/reco… for information about the recovery effort in your area. City of Coffs Harbour Tweed Shire Council Lismore City Council ArmidaleRegional LGA

Congrats to John Graham, Jenny Aitchison, Steve Kamper, Janelle Saffin and Emily Suvaal. They've got new roles after Chris Minns announced changes to the NSW Gov's Cabinet & Ministry. We're looking forward to working with you. Lismore City Council City of Coffs Harbour Tweed Shire Council

The Treasurer has delivered the 2025-26 Federal Budget. Among the detail is $30m to plan for a potential rail bypass of Wagga Wagga and $20m for stage 2 of the Monaro Hwy upgrade. QPRC City of Wagga Wagga

125 new paramedics will begin working across regional NSW within the next few months. Of the group, 10 will go to Albury; 12 to Dubbo; 12 to Orange; 12 to Tamworth & 10 to Wagga. AlburyCity #TamworthRegionalCouncil Russell Webb DubboRegionalCouncil City of Wagga Wagga Ryan Park MP

The election was called hours after the Opposition Leader delivered his budget reply speech. Among the coalition announcements of interest to us was the halving of the fuel excise for 12 months & $5 billion to get stalled housing projects underway. #auspol #election2025

Construction will start in 2026 on a 330-home development in Orange. The Redmond Place housing precinct is the first to be finalised under #NSWGov's new rezoning pathway, & will include open space & community facilities. Image via planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr/redmond-pl…. Tara Moriarty

Good news from the federal election trail for Broken Hill... The Coalition has pledged $10 million to upgrade the Broken Hill Airport. We've been advocating for ongoing funding for regional aviation infrastructure. More: ow.ly/5CZ650VxSv1. Senator The Hon. Bridget McKenzie Catherine King MP

A housing d'ment in Dubbo is among 14 declared a development of state significance. The Palmer St project is among 5 in regional NSW. All 14 could create 4200 homes. We've recommended ways to boost housing supply here: static1.squarespace.com/static/603d7bb…. DubboRegionalCouncil Paul Scully MP

Heading away for Easter? Our Regional Cities across NSW are always a great choice for a long weekend. Travel safely. AlburyCity ArmidaleRegional LGA Lismore City Council #TamworthRegionalCouncil GriffithCityCouncil Bathurst Regional Council City of Coffs Harbour Tweed Shire Council City of Wagga Wagga John Graham

Work starts soon to improve roads bwn the Port of Newcastle & the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. The 1st stage of the $128 million Port to REZ project includes upgrades at 19 spots from the port to Elong Elong near Dubbo. DubboRegionalCouncil Jenny Aitchison

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) help employers in specified regional areas fill vacancies with overseas workers. In Vic, 82 occupations have been added to the Goulburn Valley DAMA. Listen here: ow.ly/e0Rk50VGHok (starts at 37:13). Tony Burke Dan Tehan