The end of coal and the case for renewables driving Australia’s energy future is irresistible and backed by facts, unlike campaigns pushing the nuclear furphy.
March 2025
Posted inLetters
Letter: I want my child to have their phone
As a parent of a child at Armidale Secondary College, I think it’s time we have a conversation about how the mobile phone ban is wrong.
Posted inNew England Times Engage Poll
A ‘miracle’ required for Labor to ever win over New England
While Labor’s lack of support in the New England is not exactly breaking news, the comments did reveal some interesting insights, that do align with last week’s finding that many locals feel the Nationals have abandoned us.
Posted inPolitical, Social, Solutions
Closing the Gap: A call for Indigenous-led solutions and redefining success
On another Closing the Gap Day we are once again confronted with the same disappointing reality – only four of 19 Closing the Gap (CTG) targets, some originally pledged in 2007, are on track. Despite repeated commitments from governments and institutions, the results remain stagnant.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Promises, promises…
(In response to the Coalition Budget Reply) We were promised a gas led recovery when they were last elected and it never happened.
Posted inPolitical
Budget delivers cheaper medicines and more bulk billing but leaves out long-term health reform
Less than two months from an election, the Albanese government last night presented a budget that aims to swing the voting pendulum its way.
Posted inPolitical
Is this the right budget for these economic times?
Matt Garrow and Victoria Thieberger from The Conversation asked five experts what they think of the Budget.
Posted inUncategorized
POLL: Cost of Living
Our next Engage Poll is on Cost of Living. Take part now! Closes March 30.
Posted inLive Blog
Live Blog: Federal Budget
Join us from 6pm for rolling coverage of what is included in tonight’s Federal Budget.
Posted inSocial
Why is there a shortage of oestrogen patches in Australia… again?
Many people rely on hormone replacement therapy during menopause or gender-affirming hormone therapy – but the recurring national shortages of patches look set to continue