List of News and Media Articles

  • Transcript – N2NS sod turn

    27 November 2020

    Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Local Member for Parkes Mark Coulton speaking at a press conference for the N2NS sod turn.

    • Transcript
  • Inland Rail breaks ground on Narrabri to North Star

    27 November 2020

    Progress on the Australian Government Inland Rail project continues, with the second section of the 1,700 kilometre Melbourne to Brisbane freight line between Narrabri and North Star (N2NS) now under construction.

    • Media Release
  • Inland Rail partnership to leave water legacy

    26 November 2020

    Inland Rail will deliver enduring water benefits in Gilgandra with an agreement signed today that will see the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) fund four additional bores across the Shire.

    • Media Release
  • Riverina and Central West community groups receive support from Inland Rail

    13 November 2020

    Inland Rail is backing our communities, with the Australian Rail Track Corporation donating more than $20,000 to six Riverina community groups in the sixth round of their Community Sponsorships and Donations program.

    • Media Release
  • $693 million contract awarded for Inland Rail construction between Narrabri and North Star

    09 November 2020

    The communities of North West NSW are another step closer to realising the transformational benefits of Inland Rail and hundreds of local jobs with joint-venture Trans4m Rail announced as the constructor for 171km of upgraded rail track between Narrabri and North Star.

    • Media Release
  • Environmental approval gives Inland Rail green light in Northern NSW

    16 October 2020

    The Australian Government is set to break ground on the next section of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail following approval of the Narrabri to North Star Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

    • Media Release
  • Transcript – 2GB Radio – Drive

    29 September 2020

    Transcript of interview on 2GB Radio between the Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton and host Jim Wilson. 

    • Transcript
  • More businesses to benefit from Inland Rail procurement

    24 September 2020

    A new, streamlined procurement process for Inland Rail will see more businesses benefit during the construction of the Australian Government’s multibillion dollar fast, reliable and cost-competitive freight rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane.

    • Media Release
  • Parkes to Narromine Inland Rail complete

    15 September 2020

    History was made at Peak Hill today when the final golden clip was hammered into place to signify the completion of the first section of Inland Rail.

    • Media Release
  • Press Conference – Parkes to Narromine Inland Rail Opening

    15 September 2020

    Transcript from the event at Peak Hill to mark the completion of construction on the Parkes to Narromine Inland Rail project.

    • Transcript