Deni McKenzie writes that Armidale Regional Council’s ideas of investing in the future seem to be out of whack.
New England Times Engage
Posted inRegular columns
Chaffey’s Corner: Last sitting week of the year
Jamie Chaffey recently met with Shanna Whan of Sober in the Country, attended the Dubbo Regional Sports Awards, and is concerned about Telstra outages and the Central West Orana REZ,
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Why is Canberra hogging the Indigenous Procurement pie?
Dean Foley writes there is something really odd going on in Indigenous procurement, and our communities are missing out.
Posted inEnvironmental, Opinion
In the fight for clean energy, regional voices deserve better
Regional communities support renewables, but misinformation is creating confusion and anxiety. After hearing farmers’ real experiences, I told the Senate that Australia urgently needs trusted Local Energy Hubs to give people clear, factual information.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regular columns
Denise’s Desk: City Racing Gets the Glory While the Bush Gets the Bill
Denise McHugh says the Act review is a long overdue chance to fix a system that’s favoured the city while country clubs struggle. Racing NSW’s power has gone unchecked for too long, and regional racing deserves transparency and a fair go.
Posted inNew England Times Engage Poll
Engage Poll Results: Leadership and Candidates
Read all the numbers form the most recent Engage Poll on Joyce, candidates, and directly eelcted mayors.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Mudgee stands with New England
Michael Sweeney from Mudgee says regional communities are united in the battle to restore their railways, after years of being dismissed by governments and TfNSW despite strong evidence and support.
Posted inFeatured, Political
The Breaking News that Wasn’t
Jan Kleeman writes that all the huffing and puffing in the Coalition over the last six months has changed nothing.
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Regular columns
Between Nation Building and Commercial Project
Siri Gamage says the debate over restoring the Armidale–Queensland rail line is trapped between nation-building ideals and commercial realities, urging governments to see it as vital regional infrastructure rather than a costly local project.
Posted inUncategorized
Letter: blame for council underfunding
Dear Editor, Regarding the story Albo fund our Councils! Well may the new Nationals Member for Parkes complain about the inadequate funding of NSW local government, but this conveniently overlooks the constitutional fact that local government is a function of the NSW state rather than the Federal Parliament, and the quiet compliance of his predecessor during […]