Provide your feedback on the HumeLink West and HumeLink East Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) Survey. Designed to improve the social and economic benefits of HumeLink.

Listen to Luke Wighton, a Wiradyuri man from Condobolin as he talks to Elders who share and discuss their histories, memories, and reflections on living as Indigenous peoples.

The Australian Government has committed over $21 million to enhance social infrastructure in regional New South Wales. This investment will support four major projects aimed at revitalising town precincts and boosting local economies.

Households and businesses in regional, remote and outer-urban areas are now benefiting from faster broadband following the completion of NBN Co’s $480 million upgrade to its Fixed Wireless and Satellite services.

The Australian Government has announced measures to secure critical aviation services for regional Australia. Collaborating with the administrators of Regional Express Holdings (Rex), the government aims to ensure these services continue beyond 30 June 2025.

The Australian Government is investing over $68 million to support First Nations arts and language organisations across Australia. This funding, distributed through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) and Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) programs, aims to sustain vital cultural practices.

The Australian Government is investing nearly $12 million to upgrade regional airports across New South Wales under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program. These upgrades are vital for regional communities, providing better access to emergency healthcare, commerce, industry, tourism, and education.

The Australian Government has successfully secured commitments from major banks to ensure that banking services remain available in regional areas. This initiative aims to address the decline in regional banking services, with 36% of bank branches in regional Australia having closed since 2017

Nominations are now open for the 2025 National Awards for Local Government, celebrating locally led innovation. Now in their 39th year, these awards honor local councils across 13 categories.

In a significant move to enhance transportation safety and efficiency, early works are set to commence on the removal of two railway level crossings and the implementation of improved safety measures along the Inland Rail project corridor near Parkes and Illabo in regional New South Wales. This initiative, backed by a combined investment of $350 million from the Australian Government and the New South Wales Government, aims to revolutionize the region's transport infrastructure.

The Australian Government has released a new Drought Plan aimed at guiding and explaining policies and programs for farming businesses and communities as they prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought. This plan is a significant step towards providing clear, coordinated, and collaborative support for those affected by drought conditions.

Job Opportunity: Eastern Riverina Arts is looking for their next Executive Director

Telstra has officially closed its 3G network, marking a significant milestone in its journey to enhance customer experiences and meet the growing demands of Australians. This transition allows Telstra to repurpose the 3G spectrum for its more advanced 4G and 5G networks, which are better equipped to handle modern data demands.