Mark Kenny from ANU argues that hung parliaments may be precisely what voters want.
March 2025
Posted inLive Blog
Federal Budget Preview
This weekend as we prepare for the March 25 Budget, join us as we have a look through the stacks of pre-budget submissions to see what ideas and requests rural advocates have put forward to the Government.
Posted inNew England Times Engage Poll
Honesty with some communication skills, please
POLL RESULTS: New Englanders are mostly looking for honesty, a brain at work, and good communication skills when they consider which candidate to vote for in an election.
Posted inRegional, Something to Think About
Clocked In, Checked Out – The Rise of Toxic Workplaces
Toxic workplaces are on the rise, often dismissed as “just the way things are.” Change starts with conversation. It’s time to speak up.
Posted inUncategorized
POLL: What do you think of The Nationals?
This is the second of a series of short weekly polls for the election.
In this poll we are asking you what you think of The Nationals.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Footpaths not flyovers
Appreciated the comments about the pursuit of the tourist dollar over basic amenity in Armidale. I’d give anything for a footpath in my street, much prefer that than a flyover that lasts a few minutes.
Posted inSolutions
Can playing games like Wordle help improve work and workplaces?
Don’t feel guilty, that sneaky little game at work may be boosting your productivity.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Alfred the Fizzer
I know that all the warnings were necessary… but we would have really liked a good six inches of rain. So far just 10ml in the gage and it looks like Alfred’s going to miss us entirely.
Posted inPolitical, Regional
The burden of being a non-key seat
RK Crosby says our region gets ignored not because we’re a safe seat, but because we’re a non-key seat.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Gossip hurts us all
Like others, I am concerned about the reports of crime – but more concerned about how much of it is not true, or is just gossip. Who gains from exaggerated and false claims of crime in our community?