Lack of police steals Christmas Spirit in Tambar Springs
Jim Guider writes that the Clayton’s police presence in Tambar Springs was not enough to prevent Christmas presents being stolen, and action is required to deal with the social parasites.
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QW: The sad closure of Ben Lomond school
Jack Arnold writes that the closure of Ben Lomond Public School is a sad event that is part of trend found in other placed where government investment is absent.
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Macca’s weeds: Paul Macca’s Twelve Days of Farming Creed
Whilst the festive season is upon us and my rainfall predicting is not going so well, I thought it may be a better idea to recite Paul Macca’s “Twelve Days of Farming” creed.
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Denise’s Desk: A Day Wrapped in Lace and Love
From the moment we gathered, it felt like a day suspended in time. Dress after dress, champagne and laughter, until the one appeared. It wasn’t just about lace; it was the extraordinary privilege of being a mother watching her child begin a new chapter.
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Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you
From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account
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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content
The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.
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Australia’s social media age ban has started. Here is what it really means
Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces for young people.
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Macca’s weeds: How resistance travels on the wind
Recent research shows pollen from herbicide-resistant plants can travel kilometres on the wind or via bees to pollinate susceptible plants. Macca explains how resistance spreads and why Area Wide Management is vital.
Keep readingQW: We chose the light
A ray of light in the murky world of politically compromised media reporting. Congratulations to New England Times for their honest objective reporting of issues in a time of increasing subjective politically inspired disinformation.
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Stories from traditional knowledge combined with archaeological work trace 2,300km of Songlines
Rock art motifs identify spiritual links stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Simpson Desert. These findings confirm how Dreaming tracks connected First Nations people through shared rituals and meanings.
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Tougher gun laws will be written in Sydney – but they will land here
Dean Foley says we need to be sure tighter gun laws don’t just mean more red tape for people who were never the threat.
Keep readingQW: Bondi massacre
Josephine from Glen Innes says: As a woman of Irish/Cornish heritage, I am deeply aware of the shadows of generational ambiguous grief, and how this act will impact the future for our next generations.
To the brave Jewish people and others I know as friends: I bend my knees and ask, from the heart of my soul, to know how I can help.
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We don’t need or want the Narrabri Gas Project
Pat Schultz says: “For fourteen years I have been listening to Santos spin. We do not have a gas shortage problem; we have a gas export problem. The Pipeline Project through the Pilliga will further devastate the forest and poses a threat to water.”
Keep readingQW: Barnaby’s senate move
Barnaby has jumped ship to do better for Australia. He knows he can do more when he gets into the senate rather than sitting on the back bench. He has been true to himself and the Australian people. If he hadn’t spoke up about nett zero the Nationals would have done nothing, then Barnaby speaks up, then they take all the credit. He is outspoken to bring benefits to Australia. This government and past governments have given too many of Australia’s assets away for the…
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Editorial: We choose the light
Our site may be only one tiny corner of the internet, but when it comes to covering the Chanukah Massacre, we choose the light.
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Chaffey’s Corner – Final for the year
Our nation mourns the tragedy at Bondi. We stand with the Jewish community and honour the heroes who risked their lives. As the year ends, I reflect on our values and my first seven months as Member for Parkes.
Keep readingQW: trains
Rick Banyard from Warratah West says the rail industry’s $38.8 billion contribution to the economy highlights a missed opportunity for the Armidale Regional Council area, arguing the local economy cannot afford to ignore the potential of freight and passenger trains.
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Bondi attack came after huge increase in online antisemitism: research
At least 16 people – including a ten-year-old child – are dead after two men opened fire on a crowd of people celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah on Sunday in a public park at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Many more are injured.
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Denise’s Desk: Our Youth Are Leading the Way in Innovation and Compassion
Denise has been thinking about how inspiration comes from the most unexpected places.
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DIY Done Right: Upgrading Your Entertaining Areas Without Breaking Your Back
Toa Fereti says too many renovation projects fall off the rails due to a lack of a clear plan, or right tools, turning a labour of love into back-breaking exercise.
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