Opinion: Future Fitting the University of New England
As he prepares for his graduation, UNE student and former Academic Board member Adrian Cardinali says the University of New England has an opening to learn from lessons past and make itself “future fit”.
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Letter: Anzac Day Australia at its best
QW: Hoenig should look at the footpaths
Opinion: Future Fitting the University of New England
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Opinion: ANZAC Day Must Remain Above Politics
Vanessa Phelps writes ANZAC Day is one of the few days in our national calendar that asks something simple, yet profound, of every Australian: to pause, to remember, and to show respect.
Denise’s Desk: Barnaby Joyce, One Nation and the Politics of Pretending
Denise says there are few things more predictable in Australian politics than Barnaby Joyce putting on the hat, rolling out the country bloke routine, and warning Australians that someone else is coming for their money.
After 110 years of Anzac Days, Australians remain convinced of its importance
Begin Rant: Should we split Northern NSW into its own state? Yes.
Opinion: Friendship, honey and the simple life: 100 years of Winnie‑the‑Pooh
Denise’s Desk: The economy isn’t the problem – the story about it is
Opinion: Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help
Begin Rant: Hey Angus, we don’t want your ‘values’
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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: There’s a hole in our bucket
Annabel writes we are all fossil fuel junkies, currently living a perfect demonstration of collective addiction.
Tips & Tricks: Money’s tight but food prices are up… here’s how to save
How can you reduce grocery costs without compromising taste and nutrition? Two experts share their advice.
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Opinion: A conversation our community needs
Opinion: The Great Debate of the Great Northern Line
Letter: 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.…
Keep readingQW: Correcting the deliberate lie
Jack says he is saddened by the Chanukah Massacre, but blaming then current immigration policy is a totally unacceptable lie.
Keep readingLetter: Tamworth families finally getting what they deserve
Kate McGrath writes that the new public preschool at Hillvue Public School is exactly the kind of investment regional families have needed for years.
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Good post Kath. I’m with you on all of that. I’ve lived in Armidale for 30 years and still find…
Absolutely fantastic rant. About time this BS was called out. I totally agree with everything you have said, a truly…
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Begin Rant: New England, you have to complain
RK Crosby writes we know our health services are bad, but we don’t put it in formal complaints – and we really need to.
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Opinion: Renewables over 50%, wholesale prices down – is the energy transition… succeeding?
Australia’s energy transition is finally paying off. For the first time, renewables and storage supplied over 50% of the grid’s power last quarter, driving wholesale prices down by 40%. Experts predict this could lead to lower household bills by mid-2026.
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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: Energy bills set to ease, but global tensions could still disrupt the outlook
Sophie Ryan from iSelect says tensions in the Middle East have the potential to reintroduce volatility into global energy markets.