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OPINION >

Nationals still working for New England

Rick Colless, NSW State Chairman, The Nationals

NSW National chairman Rick Colless says Barnaby Joyce will achieve nothing as a team of one, but The Nationals will still work to represent New England.

Theft of farmers land by stealth

Mal Peters, Former President NSW Farmers Association & Board member NFF, Former Chairman Regional Australia Institute, Former Mayor Inverell Shire Council

IDEAS >

Tips and Tricks

Macca’s weeds: Lucerne Growing Tips

Paul McIntosh, Industry Development Agronomist – Northern Region, Pulse Australia / WeedSmart

Macca shares his top tips for Lucerne survivability. From protecting the crown from damage to ensuring the crop doesn’t get “wet feet,” learn how to keep your paddock profitable. Plus, a look back at draining blocks by shovel in the South Burnett.

REGIONAL >

REGULARS >

LATEST COMMENTS >

ENGAGE POLL >

SOCIAL ISSUES >

ENVIRONMENT >

In the fight for clean energy, regional voices deserve better

Regional communities support renewables, but misinformation is creating confusion and anxiety. After hearing farmers’ real experiences, I told the Senate that Australia urgently needs trusted Local Energy Hubs to give people clear, factual information.

SOLUTIONS >

Scaling Without Losing the Spark 

Mark Palmer, Founder, founder + future

Mark Palmer says the most dynamic FMCG, food and lifestyle brands are founder-led – driven by vision, belief and authenticity. His founderproof® approach helps businesses scale without losing the spark that creates lasting brand value.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT >

QW: Hooray for a healthy business community

Emma, Armidale

It has been so wonderful to see such a flurry of news about new businesses, new later night shopping in Inverell, new chamber of commerce in Armidale, and so many other signs that our local business community is booming! I know so many small businesses have struggled with the changes to tax and super payments and the cash flow crisis that has resulted. Here’s hoping that we won’t lose too many more and that our thriving local scene – and locals shopping locally – can continue to ensure a health business community throughout the New England North West.

QW: Re: I take it all back, Barnaby’s a fool

Phil Smith, Tamworth

Phil from Tamworth says: If Barnaby can position a vote for ON as a protest vote against both the Nationals AND Labor, there could be a huge loss of National Party MPs in Northern NSW and in Southern QLD. There is plenty of discontent against the Nationals but no real alternative until ON came along in the 1998 Qld state election. 

QW: “Some hurt in this”….

Jan Kleeman, Donald Creek

Jan Kleeman writes: Barnaby’s defection to Hanson’s One Nation was glaringly predictable; no “hurt” to his betrayed electorate, just relief. 

What was glaringly absurd however, was the venue chosen to announce their joyful union…… cattle sale yards?   Pauline at a cattle sale?…..now that is not only bizarre but to anyone who has been involved in breeding and selling cattle that was an insult.

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