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October 1, 2026

Inland Rail making progress in greenfield Illabo to Stockinbingal section

Inland Rail has laid its first section of new rail track in the greenfield Illabo to Stockinbingal section, as works on the largest section of new track to be delivered on the project south of Parkes gain momentum.

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September 21, 2026

Inspiring the next generation of engineers

Curiosity, creativity and plenty of excitement were on display when Eurongilly Public School welcomed students from Nangus, Illabo and Stockinbingal for a memorable day of science and discovery.

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September 3, 2026

Elouera Special School “new recruits” on site

Students from Elouera Special School in Cootamundra recently travelled to the Dirnaseer Road compound for a memorable site visit.

Media release

June 29, 2026

Inland Rail releases Illabo to Stockinbingal visualisation

The local community can get a fresh look at the planned Illabo to Stockinbingal section of the Inland Rail project, with a newly released 3D fly-through video of the section alignment now available for viewing.

Media release

January 9, 2026

Inland Rail delivers local jobs in Cootamundra

Cootamundra locals have secured full-time roles with John Holland on the Inland Rail Illabo to Stockinbingal section, following their successful completion of the Inland Rail Skills Academy’s Rail Readiness course.

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December 18, 2025

Inland Rail releases latest design for Illabo to Stockinbingal section

Inland Rail is inviting the community to explore a newly released 3D fly-through of the Stockinbingal area, showing a level crossing, bridges, culverts and a grade separation, and road realignment on Burley Griffin Way.

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December 16, 2025

Illabo to Stockinbingal: Connecting with the next generation

Throughout October and November, students from public schools along the Illabo to Stockinbingal alignment experienced what it’s like to be part of a construction team.

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October 20, 2025

New Inland Rail information centre opens in Cootamundra

Inland Rail has opened a new community information centre in Cootamundra to support ongoing engagement with locals as construction gets underway on the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of the Program.

Media release

October 15, 2025

Stockinbingal accommodation site welcomes Inland Rail workforce

A new temporary workforce accommodation facility in Stockinbingal is nearing completion, with approximately 60 workers already settled in as part of the Inland Rail Illabo to Stockinbingal section.

Media release

September 9, 2025

Opportunities for local businesses big and small

Over sixty local and First Nations businesses and community members are now ready to benefit from potential opportunities on the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of the Inland Rail project, after taking part in ‘Meet the Contractor’ events held in Cootamundra and Young in August.

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