Residents all over the New England tablelands are making better public transport a big issue for this Federal election. They are angry and determined to force politicians at all 3 levels – local, NSW and Federal – to take a serious interest in the issue. Residents demand action to reverse the major decline in transport […]
April 2025
Posted inEnvironmental
Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull
Snipers in helicopters have shot more than 700 koalas in the Budj Bim National Park in western Victoria in recent weeks. It’s believed to be the first time koalas have been culled in this way.
Posted inSolutions
The Healthcare Divide: Why rural Australia needs a digital revolution
Digital patient records are so important in modern healthcare and ensure a continuity of care in regional communities.
Posted inNational, Social
Don’t glorify war – and five other excellent ways to explore commemoration days with children
Understanding Anzac Day and Remembrance Day respectfully can be challenging for children. This article explores six tips to help kids engage meaningfully with commemoration, challenge cultural myths, and avoid glorifying war.
Posted inNew England Times Engage Poll
POLL: Vote decision and influence
Our latest weekly poll is on trust – can you trust a politician?
Posted inPolitics
Is the election over?
Why have the major parties stopped campaigning for 4 days out of 8, in the final throws of the election campaign?
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Vittoria student living in Tenterfield
Vittoria from Turino, my family are from Piedmont although I was born in Australia and I visit regularly to Torre Pellice where it all started. Turino is a beautiful city on the river Po with the country side and the alps enhancing the district. Vittoria enjoy your time in our country as much as I […]
Posted inOpinion, Solutions
Parents need individualised employment support to thrive
Returning to work after having a child can be daunting. The challenges are even greater for single parents, parents living with disability, or those caring for children with additional needs.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Why we are losing a generation of journos
Journos are more important than at any other time in history. With a plethora of fake news infiltrating social media, it is important that the media puts the facts out there. Society fails when it runs on bull dust.
Posted inOpinion, Solutions
Regional Growth without Public Transport? Not a Successful Formulae
There are many in New England, Regional NSW and elsewhere in Australia who contend that regional growth is possible without proper public transport -roads and rail- and only air travel to regional locations.