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Letter: Rail trail a chance for community unity?
Scott Harrison writes it’s important for those who oppose the rail trail and want to use the rail corridor for something else, to come to the table with a cohesive plan as to what that actually is.
Keep readingLetter: Alarm Bells Over Armidale Council’s Rail Trail Decision
Siri Gamage writer the rail trail should be built along side the existing rail corridor.
Keep readingLetter: Rebuttal of the Barnaby Joyce pile-on
Maurie writes that the diatribe against Barnaby Joyce is strong and unhelpful.
Keep readingLetter: Yes – Barnaby Joyce should step down now
Vanessa agrees that Barnaby Joyce should step down now rather than collect a salary for the next two and a half years.
Keep readingLetter: Critical Questions for the GM, ARC About His Rail Trail Plans
Recently Armidale Regional Council (ARC) General Manager James Roncon stated that he wants to “get the rail trail back on track.” In light of this, there are a number of important questions that need to be asked of the General Manager: Expenditure of Ratepayers’ Funds How much ratepayers’ money has been spent to date on preliminary work for the rail trail? Funding from Renewable Energy Companies How much money has been received or promised by renewable energy companies specifically for the rail trail’s construction or maintenance? Transparency and Authorisation Were the negotiations between ARC and renewable energy companies conducted transparently…
Keep readingLetter: Net Zero needs Barnaby to “re train” the region
Rick from Warratah West says: As a former farmer and truckie, I know the cost of diesel and road freight. What we really “Need” is trains – electrified rail linking Newcastle, Tamworth and Armidale to drive Net Zero and real regional growth.
Keep readingLetter: Promises & Secrets : Duval High School
Jack from Armidale says this fine piece of journalism exposes the skulduggery of ARC politics, years of wasted funds and corruption. Time for New England to back real independents, not failed party hacks.
Keep readingLetter: Duval High School Sale
Steve from Armidale says I am no expert on legislation but at first glance it appears Council does not have the ability to dispose of the Duval land as proposed. The site was gifted for recreation and the law sets strict criteria on land disposal.
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