RK writes pays you to buy an EV, install a battery, and take out private health cover. What it never tells you is what it costs to run, police, and fix those programs.
New England Times Engage
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars, Social
Denise’s Desk: Democracy doesn’t run on autopilot
Denise says making civics and citizenship compulsory for year 9 and 10 is a government announcement that deserves more than a passing mention.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Peel River levee welcomed
The $10.5 million to upgrade Tamworth’s Peel River CBD levee is welcome news for our community has been welcomed by Tamworth Labor.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars, Social
Begin Rant: These here are crazy times
RK’s feeling like everything is just next level weird at the moment.
Posted inFeatured, Ideas, Something to Think About
Opinion: Does time on social media make teens anxious and depressed? The evidence is not so clear
Does spending time on social media harm young people’s mental health? Not really according to new research.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Congrats to The Bolt
Re: Uralla’s Bolt Inn adds Best Steak in a Pub NSW to awards haul Congratulations Bolt Inn Team!!! Hard earned & well deserved!! Another Uralla business setting the standard for others to follow.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Two hours in the life of Walcha Council
Ray Dell writes that he Walcha Council meeting for October delivered a likely court case, a $1.761 million overspend and a pay rise. Not bad for one Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: The Nationals want to protect farmers by closing doors. How does that work?
Denise says the Nationals have declared their opposition to a deal that could deliver significant benefits to regional Australia. Why?
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Begin Rant: Hoenig is going to lose Minns the election
RK Crosby writes that the threat to put Moree Plains Shire Council into administration provides a how-to-guide for the destruction of local government, and if Minns doesn’t deal with Hoenig, it may cost him the election.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: PETA sign should never have been approved
These people are a waste of oxygen and the sign should never have been approved. Here is a company that will generate employment and dollars into our local region. They should be congratulated and supported by government, council and the community. Well done to the Camilleri family.