Denise writes that Anzac Day was a bloody good day, full of joy, respect and togetherness.
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QW: Hoenig should look at the footpaths
Minister for LG Ron Hoenig was blown away by Tamworth building etc but what makes a good council is the way it looks after its ratepayers gardens, parks and roads, which is sadly lacking by Mayor Webb and his 5 cronies. Shame on them as the Peel River and the main street footpaths just naming […]
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Opinion: Future Fitting the University of New England
As he prepares for his graduation, UNE student and former Academic Board member Adrian Cardinali says the University of New England has an opening to learn from lessons past and make itself “future fit”.
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Opinion: ANZAC Day Must Remain Above Politics
Vanessa Phelps writes ANZAC Day is one of the few days in our national calendar that asks something simple, yet profound, of every Australian: to pause, to remember, and to show respect.
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Letter: Minns making a real difference in classrooms
Three years ago, the Minns Labor Government was elected with a clear commitment: rebuild public education after more than a decade of Liberal and National neglect. Last week, students and staff across New South Wales returned to schools that are stronger, safer and better resourced because that promise is being honoured. As a mother of […]
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Denise’s Desk: Barnaby Joyce, One Nation and the Politics of Pretending
Denise says there are few things more predictable in Australian politics than Barnaby Joyce putting on the hat, rolling out the country bloke routine, and warning Australians that someone else is coming for their money.
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QW: Police chase near Anzac Day in Armidale
I was on the Barney St side of the Anzac Day event with my 5 year old when the police chase went past. There is no way they did not know that the Anzac Day event was on – there were heaps of cops there. Surely they should have called it off long before the […]
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Letter: New England Families deserve nothing less
I note the appreciation of Kate McGrath for the improvements made to Tamworth state schools and pre-schools. Sadly, the only ”improvement” in Armidale since the retirement of our Independent MP in 2013 has been the Armidale Secondary College debacle. I agree that ”investment in regional communities” should be real public infrastructure that actually improves people’s […]
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QW:Booing Reconciliation
I was disgusted to see people booing the Welcome to Country at dawn services in Sydney and Melbourne. On a day meant to honour sacrifice, dignity and shared remembrance, some chose ignorance and division instead. The booing was especially shameful given the long record of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service in every major conflict […]
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How introverted CEOs are redefining accountability and culture
Leaders within businesses typically evoke a certain image, with our immediate depictions likely involving an extrovert personality. While this probably has been the focus for businesses to have such people who can ‘command a room’, it’s clear that the age of the introverted CEO is gathering pace. Being introverted as a business leader has often […]