Hartsuyker attacks Pacific Hwy funding in parliament speech
DURING a speech in parliament yesterday, Cowper MP raised concerns over $3 billion worth of new Pacific Hwy projects before mid-2014.
DURING a speech in parliament yesterday, Cowper MP raised concerns over $3 billion worth of new Pacific Hwy projects before mid-2014.
HEALTH is the big winner for the North Coast in Tuesday night’s budget according to Page MP Janelle Saffin.
NO NEW money was set aside in the Federal budget for the Pacific Hwy but as promised, funds were unlocked for North Coast projects flagged in previous budgets.
PAGE MP Janelle Saffin says she will “beg if necessary” to get New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell to pay for half of the Pacific Hwy upgrade.
Two men in separate vehicles have been transported to hospital with head injuries following a three vehicle crash involving a truck near Mullaway this morning.
FEDERAL Minister for Transport Anthony Albanese said opposition claims roadworks costs on the Pacific Hwy would spiral due to the Carbon Tax have been unfounded.
A PEDESTRIAN in his 70’s has been evacuated to Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital after being knocked down while crossing the Pacific Hwy south of Coffs Harbour.
FORGET about stopping the boats. Anyone serious about wanting to win the next Federal election should adopt “fill the potholes” as their rallying cry.
REGIONAL funding remains secure in the lead-up to next week’s Federal Budget, despite fears for the long-term future of regional programs, Rob Oakeshott says.
THE upgraded Pacific Highway is expected to start creeping south from the Ballina Bypass next year with tenders being for an upgrade.
A NOTORIOUS Pacific Hwy blackspot at Korora is now safer thanks to improvement works.
A DRINK-DRIVER jailed over a Pacific Highway crash which claimed the life of a teenage boy has failed in his bid to have his nine-year sentence overturned.
A MAN is accused of endangering the lives of police officers and members of the public after leading a mad chase north of Coffs Harbour overnight.
TWO people were taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus last night following another smash at a notorious stretch of Pacific Highway.
THE crash victim who died on the Pacific Hwy just north of Ulmarra on Tuesday is yet to be identified.
THE Federal Government has revealed a double standard by agreeing to fund 80% of work on Queensland’s Bruce Highway, Page Nationals candidate Kevin Hogan says.
DEATH has been at John Crean’s Ulmarra doorstep too many times in recent years.
UPDATE: PACIFIC Hwy has reopened under alternating conditions in Ulmarra following a fatal accident involving a truck and car this morning.
THE speed camera at Hungry Head will be retained following a finding by the State Government that it is saving lives and assisting with road safety.
DESPITE recent wet weather, a number of major milestones are expected to take place along the Sapphire to Woolgoolga Pacific Hwy upgrade in the coming weeks.
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