List of News and Media Articles
Inland Rail independent review announced
07 October 2022The Australian Government has today announced the appointment of Dr Kerry Schott AO to lead an independent review into the Inland Rail project.
This delivers on the Australian Government’s election commitment to take a close look at the planning, governance and delivery of Inland Rail to help get this nationally important project back on track.
Record investment in infrastructure and regions to deliver a stronger economy
29 March 2022The Morrison-Joyce Government is investing record amounts in infrastructure and regional development projects through the 2022-23 Budget as part of our plan for a stronger future, to make our nation wealthier and stronger, create tens of thousands of jobs and drive economic growth.
Inland Rail project will bring new investment to Narrabri
17 March 2022When the Inland Rail project is built, it will be the most transformative project Narrabri and the people who call it home have seen in their lives.
Inland Rail to slash freight transport costs by $213 million a year
15 March 2022New modelling shows Inland Rail could cut freight transport costs by up to $213 million a year, resulting in huge savings for businesses and industries that use the line and further driving the growth of regional Australia.
Rail projects backing manufacturing jobs in South Australia
02 March 2022Steelworkers in South Australia will manufacture 147,000 tonnes of steel for key rail projects across Australia, including the nation-building Inland Rail, providing an important economic boost for the state.
Inland Rail growing regional Australia, on and off the track
03 February 2022More than 1.3 million concrete sleepers needed to build Inland Rail will be manufactured in regional Queensland and New South Wales, sparking new economic opportunities and creating new jobs.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has signed contracts worth $143 million with Austrak, one of Australia’s largest manufacturers of railway sleepers, to supply sleepers for the Inland Rail project.
Inland Rail delivering more jobs and more opportunities for Australian businesses
03 December 2021The Liberal and Nationals Government’s delivery of Inland Rail is continuing to generate opportunities for local businesses, create new jobs and boost the economic fortunes of regional Australia.
Inland Rail track upgrades completed in time for bumper crop season
01 November 2021Farmers and producers in North West New South Wales will be able to take full advantage of the current strong agricultural export prices with a key section of the enhanced Inland Rail freight line open ahead of grain harvest season.
Transcript – Inland Rail press conference at Moree
01 November 2021Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce speaking at a press conference on Inland Rail at Moree.
Interview with Steve Austin – ABC Brisbane Drive
13 October 2021Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce interview with Steve Austin.