Is it just me, or are the back to school costs just astronomical this year? I’m out more than $1000 for my two kids, and while admittedly a lot of that is a new computer for one of them, just everything from the shoes to the pens and pencils seem to be so much more […]
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Posted inEditorial
Editorial: Piling on is not necessary
In the past couple of weeks we have been receiving a lot of emails about our competition.
Posted inQuick Word, Uncategorized
QW: Barnaby’s not doing his job
Denise says Barnaby Joyce is touring Victoria’s bushfire-affected regions campaigning for One Nation candidates in a state election. Not his state. Not his electorate. Not his job.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: When will real estate’s learn?
David asks when will real estate agents learn that they can’t treat renters like crap and expect it not to affect the sales side of the business?
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Sad to see Tara go
Clayton and Vicki Gilmour write: It is sad to hear that Tara will be leaving 2AD later in the year we have got used to having her there to listen to in the mornings she is going to be sorely missed.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Your Coulda Woulda Shoulda stories
Deni McKenzie writes: A huge thank you! Just to be clear, ALL the subjects you tackled including the $400,000, Hospital figures and roads add up to malfeasance. I believe we need the ACCC to look at this particular issue.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Un answered questions editorial
Rick Banyard writes: I believe the community congratulate the NET for asking serious questions about Rail Trail funding from the REZ proponents. The concept is fundamentally unsound and based on questionable statistics.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Opinion: Be careful what you wish for
RK Crosby writes that Australia has had decades to deal with its hate, but this latest Royal Commission won’t be dealing with it either.
Posted inOpinion, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Why Flying to and from Tamworth and Armidale Is a Rip-Off
If you live in Tamworth or Armidale, you don’t need an economics degree to understand how broken regional air travel is. Flying isn’t a convenience; it’s a penalty. Routes are dominated by single airlines, limited schedules and virtually no competition.
Posted inRegulars, Something to Think About
Chaffey’s Corner – Confronting antisemitism
Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey calls for a Royal Commission into antisemitism following the Bondi tragedy, arguing new gun laws are a diversion. Despite the sombre start to 2026, he looks forward to the Parkes Elvis Festival.