At the end of the day, it’s a numbers game. The combined population of the Central West, New England, and Orana regions is just 6% of the NSW population. Check out George Megalogenis’s latest book.
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Letter: Perhaps read the curriculum first
Just when you thought political teacher-bashing could not become any more ridiculous, along comes the double act of Matt Canavan and Angus Taylor. Canavan blames the rise of the toxic online “manosphere” partly on the supposed “feminisation of our curriculum”, claiming boys are tired of being lectured about “how bad men are”. Taylor then jumps […]
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Begin rant: Will the real National Party please stand up?
RK Crosby asks you consider this possibility: One Nation is not on the rise. It has simply expanded into the enormous political vacuum left by the National Party.
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Letter: New management at Bupa impresses
Damien writes there have been many positive changes at Bupa Aged Care Tamworth under its new General Manager, Katie.
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Opinion: A toxic brew has shaped a world driven by anger, fear and confusion
Cost-of-living pressures, terror attacks, widening inequality and financial crises — it’s no wonder Australians are angry. Yet danger lies in scapegoating, writes Professor Alan Gamlen
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Denise’s Desk: Why does Pauline Hanson want to defund the ABC?
Denise says Pauline Hanson has a long and difficult history with the national broadcaster, a well-developed dislike of difficult questions and, at times, a remarkably thin political skin. So, is this really about taxpayers and ratings — or is it about the journalism?
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Letter: Make them earn your vote
Robyn writes that she understands why people are frustrated, but we need to take the time to look beyond what politicians say, and make them earn your vote.
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Begin rant: You have always been able to say what you think
RK Crosby writes that you have a right to be a bigot. But you do not have a right to inflict that bigotry on other people and pretend it is a valid contribution to our democracy.
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QW: Who has to go without staff?
The three biggest employers in Inverell, Bindaree Beef, Boss Engineering and McLean Care all have large numbers of migrants on their staff. Without them they could not operate. Is Barnaby saying they will not be allowed to have staff?
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Letter: Media circus continues for Joyce
The media circus continues for Mr Joyce, bemoaning how badly he has been treated in one breath and acknowledging he has had many chances in the next. It’s easy to lose sight amidst all the performative cowboy nonsense (it can be found under the comedy gold section) on the abc app, and it’s easy to […]