Opinion: One hard truth and one simple message
NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Atchison writes that someone is dying on the roads in our state almost every day, and the message of how to fix it is clear.
OPINION >
Denise’s Desk: Why Flying to and from Tamworth and Armidale Is a Rip-Off
If you live in Tamworth or Armidale, you don’t need an economics degree to understand how broken regional air travel is. Flying isn’t a convenience; it’s a penalty. Routes are dominated by single airlines, limited schedules and virtually no competition.
Denise’s Desk: A Profound Betrayal of New England
Denise McHugh writes that Barnaby Joyce has profoundly betrayed the trust of New Englanders.
Lack of police steals Christmas Spirit in Tambar Springs
Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you
In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content
IDEAS >
Chaffey’s Corner – Confronting antisemitism
Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey calls for a Royal Commission into antisemitism following the Bondi tragedy, arguing new gun laws are a diversion. Despite the sombre start to 2026, he looks forward to the Parkes Elvis Festival.
Macca’s weeds: Paul Macca’s Twelve Days of Farming Creed
Whilst the festive season is upon us and my rainfall predicting is not going so well, I thought it may be a better idea to recite Paul Macca’s “Twelve Days of Farming” creed.
Australia’s social media age ban has started. Here is what it really means
Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces for young people.
REGIONAL >
Do We Have Responsive Governments? New England’s Dilemmas as we approach end of 2025
Macca’s weeds: Lucerne Growing Tips
Letter: More voices added to call for better rural health
Jack Arnold writes that Dr McGirr is to be commended for acting on the rural health situation.
Keep readingLetter: Barnaby’s political manoeuvring has consigned the electorate to irrelevance
Jack Arnold writes that Barnaby Joyce has always put his personal ambitions before the best interest of voters.
Keep readingLetter: our health system fails to meet men where they are
CEO of Visonflex Joshua Mundey says there is a broader systemic failure in our health system.
Keep readingLetter: Barnaby, it’s time to go.
Jack from Armidale says Joyce’s 12 years delivered little for New England, contrasting his record with past independent wins like Bolivia Hill and the Scone bypass.…
Keep readingLATEST COMMENTS >
Quantas only consistent in cancelling early morning flights now
Well said Denise ! But how do we change it?
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SOCIAL ISSUES >
Stories from traditional knowledge combined with archaeological work trace 2,300km of Songlines
Rock art motifs identify spiritual links stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Simpson Desert. These findings confirm how Dreaming tracks connected First Nations people through shared rituals and meanings.
ENVIRONMENT >
We don’t need or want the Narrabri Gas Project
Pat Schultz says: “For fourteen years I have been listening to Santos spin. We do not have a gas shortage problem; we have a gas export problem. The Pipeline Project through the Pilliga will further devastate the forest and poses a threat to water.”
SOLUTIONS >
Who you know can’t be the qualification
Dean Foley says when jobs, grants and contracts keep circling the same small group, people stop debating policy and start debating trust.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT >
Denise’s Desk: Our Youth Are Leading the Way in Innovation and Compassion
Denise has been thinking about how inspiration comes from the most unexpected places.
