Begin Rant: These numbers do not add up
RK Crosby writes that government numbers from the federal budget the NSW Government’s strategic transport plan are fiction, and New England is paying the price.
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Letter: Access matters
Begin Rant: These numbers do not add up
Opinion: Communities Ending Violence
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Opinion: Communities Ending Violence
Penny Lamaro writes that you don’t need to be an expert to make a difference in the lives of people affected by domestic violence this National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day
Opinion: Access is not enough
Ingrid writes that Armidale is not as accessible as you might think, and encourages others to have their say on Armidale’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
Denise’s Desk: Private Jets, Public Money. How is this allowed?
Editorial: Fighting for survival this World Press Freedom Day
Opinion: This new tax probably won’t affect you – but you want it to
Opinion: Future Fitting the University of New England
Opinion: ANZAC Day Must Remain Above Politics
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Marketing Clarity: How to use AI for content without getting it wrong
Ingrid Rothe says AI is incredibly efficient at producing average – you need to give it a better brief to get better results.
Marketing Clarity: AI isn’t killing marketing. It’s killing generic marketing.
In her new regular column Marketing Clarity, Ingrid Rothe explains how AI search is changing what kind of content is needed for effective marketing.
Opinion: Friendship, honey and the simple life: 100 years of Winnie‑the‑Pooh
Elizabeth Hale writes the stories of Pooh and his friends, each one flawed but also delightful, demonstrate the ups and downs of life, held in a delicate and optimistic balance.
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Opinion: A conversation our community needs
Opinion: The Great Debate of the Great Northern Line
REGULARS >
Chaffey’s Corner: One year on
Letter: Rail Trail silencing opposition
I wanted to make a submission as part of the consultation on the Armidale Rail Trail. I went to the website, read the instructions, and froze.…
Keep readingLetter: Anzac Day Australia at its best
Denise writes that Anzac Day was a bloody good day, full of joy, respect and togetherness.
Keep readingLetter: Minns making a real difference in classrooms
Three years ago, the Minns Labor Government was elected with a clear commitment: rebuild public education after more than a decade of Liberal and National neglect.…
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We still have to read all the comments. And the abusive emails and direct messages.
It does indeed concern me that you would feel as though you have to stop all reporting on the ‘great…
SOCIAL ISSUES >
After 110 years of Anzac Days, Australians remain convinced of its importance
New research has found the Australian public overwhelmingly believes in ANZAC Day’s importance within contemporary society.
ENVIRONMENT >
Opinion: Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help
New research shows maintaining and restoring nature on farms can actually increase farmers’ productivity and profits.
SOLUTIONS >
How should Australia handle ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging the courts?
Former magistrate David Heilpern writes so-called “sovereign citizens” are using nonsense legal arguments to tie up court systems. Here are some ideas about how to deal with it.
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Opinion: There’s a hole in our bucket
Annabel writes we are all fossil fuel junkies, currently living a perfect demonstration of collective addiction.