News

June 30, 2022

North Star to NSW/Queensland Border project update June 2022

Since our last update, we’ve spent time out and about in the communities along the alignment. We’re continuing to work with the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) to determine the conditions of approval for the North Star to NSW/Queensland Border project. And keep an eye out for some great opportunities and events in coming months to meet the team and learn more about Inland Rail.

June 29, 2022

For Kilmore Golf Club, safety is par for the course

Kilmore Golf Club is ensuring the safety of users of its grounds – with or without clubs - thanks to an Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations grant.

June 29, 2022

National Reconciliation Week 2022

For National Reconciliation Week, our teams from Gatton, Goondiwindi and Toowoomba joined First Nations people, Yvonne O'Neill from University Southern Queensland and Joel Thompson from Thee Group, for a Q&A panel on this year’s theme "Be Brave, Make a Change" for reconciliation.

June 29, 2022

My farm, my community initiative helps to tackle rural crime

Police and community members in the regional council area of Goondiwindi, which includes parts of Inland Rail’s QLD/NSW Border to Gowrie project, have joined forces to tackle crime in the area, thanks in part to support from Inland Rail.

June 29, 2022

Border to Gowrie project update June 2022

This month, the Border to Gowrie team got out and about at FarmFest in Kingsthorpe talking to the farming community from across the region. With record crowds attending this year’s event, the Inland Rail team were available to answer lots of question on the project. In the field, a program-wide koala genetics field study commenced in mid-June with ecologists in the QLD/ NSW Border to Gowrie project area looking for evidence of koala populations.

June 28, 2022

Goondiwindi Junior Rugby League ready for season in new club shirts

Goondiwindi Junior Rugby League Club holds a special place as a long-standing sporting institution in the local community and surrounds.

June 28, 2022

Towards a career in construction

Our Inland Rail Skills Academy is partnering with TAFE NSW to deliver bespoke training programs in Northern NSW, helping students gain practical experience and that first step towards a career in construction.

June 28, 2022

Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 project update June 2022

We’re working to finalise the project’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), as well as continuing property access discussions with individual landowners along the alignment.

June 28, 2022

Rail destressing 101

Destressing is the process of conditioning the steel rail so it can cope better with temperature extremes. It is one of the final steps performed by crews to prepare the rail for operation.

June 28, 2022

Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 April possession update

In April, the final stage of the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 section kicked off with the temporary closure and possession, of the operating rail line between Narrabri and South Moree, for major construction until 31 October 2022.