Opinion: Ray Walsh House: How a Building Issue Became a Civic Debate
Robyn writes that Ray Walsh House has become far more than an issue about a building.
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What is the ‘Thucydides trap’ Xi warned Trump about?
Marketing Clarity: AI Is Only as Good as Your Brief
Opinion: Armidale residents should have their say
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Begin Rant: One Nation did not win Farrer
RK Crosby says that One Nation did not win the Farrer by-election. Also: wind turbines are hypnotising cattle. It’s true.
Opinion: Australia has no plan to stop relying on diesel trucks for freight
Every day, hundreds of trucks barrel along highways from Melbourne to Brisbane. Some B-triple trucks stretch to 36 metres or more, more than seven times the length of an average car. Australia relies on those largely diesel-fuelled trucks for the vast…
Roy’s Roundup: Torch Relay, Agfair, Regions left behind
Armidale Regional Council’s “fairer water charges” should encourage conservation
Denise’s Desk: Utopia Was Never Satire
Begin Rant: These numbers do not add up
Opinion: Communities Ending Violence
Opinion: Access is not enough
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What is the ‘Thucydides trap’ Xi warned Trump about?
David Pritchard from The University of Queensland writes During their high-stakes meeting in Beijing this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly asked US President Donald Trump if the two countries could overcome the “Thucydides trap”. But what is it and why does it matter?
Marketing Clarity: AI Is Only as Good as Your Brief
Ingrid Rothe this week covers to brief AI to deliver better marketing, not just more content.
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.
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Opinion: Future Fitting the University of New England
Opinion: A conversation our community needs
REGULARS >
Chaffey’s Corner: One year on
Denise’s Desk: Private Jets, Public Money. How is this allowed?
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…
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Editorial: Fighting for survival this World Press Freedom Day
RK Crosby writes that with the end of print newspapers in New England, this World Press Freedom Day, it feels like we’re fighting for press survival.
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.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT >
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.