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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Posted inLetters, Uncategorized
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 […]
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Regulars, Social
Denise’s Desk: When Seeing Is No Longer Believing
Denise says technology was supposed to make life easier and education better, but she’s now wondering whether we have spent enough time thinking about what it might be taking from us in return.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: “King Rat”
Jack says: I rarely agree with John ”Wacka” Williams on any political matters, however many political sceptics could reasonably conclude that Barnaby has represented his own interests to the detriment of New England voters since he took office.
Posted inOpinion, Social
Regional and rural Australians ‘left behind’ by telco services – new report
Mark A Gregory says that the ombudman’s report into how to fix regional telecommunications are a good start.
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Denise’s Desk: Just how many feet can one man fit in his mouth?
Denise says another week of Barnaby Joyce headlines raises a more important question for New England: amid all the noise, where is the representation?
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QW: Do better Aunty
Until recent years I have been a strong advocate for the ABC. I still watch Joe O’Brien news. I was a regular panelist on The Drum. The ABC has exposed countless corruption scandals so has a very important role. That is why it must return to the high standards it once employed. From time to […]
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars, Social
Begin Rant: When trust in the ABC is shaken, we all lose
RK Crosby says she is heartbroken by how far the ABC has fallen below the expectations we should all expect from our national broadcaster.
Posted inNewsletters, Political, Regulars
Roy’s Roundup: Attorney General visits Barwon, Cobar water storage update and bilateral trade with India.
Read the latest newsletter from Member for Barwon Roy Butler
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Denise’s Desk: Just Another Public Servant? Think Again.
Denise writes that somewhere along the way, the phrase public servant became a put-down. It’s time to reclaim it.