Toxic workplaces are on the rise, often dismissed as “just the way things are.” Change starts with conversation. It’s time to speak up.
New England Times Engage
Posted inUncategorized
POLL: What do you think of The Nationals?
This is the second of a series of short weekly polls for the election.
In this poll we are asking you what you think of The Nationals.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Footpaths not flyovers
Appreciated the comments about the pursuit of the tourist dollar over basic amenity in Armidale. I’d give anything for a footpath in my street, much prefer that than a flyover that lasts a few minutes.
Posted inSolutions
Can playing games like Wordle help improve work and workplaces?
Don’t feel guilty, that sneaky little game at work may be boosting your productivity.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Alfred the Fizzer
I know that all the warnings were necessary… but we would have really liked a good six inches of rain. So far just 10ml in the gage and it looks like Alfred’s going to miss us entirely.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Gossip hurts us all
Like others, I am concerned about the reports of crime – but more concerned about how much of it is not true, or is just gossip. Who gains from exaggerated and false claims of crime in our community?
Posted inLetters
Tourist $$$$
I would like to thank you for today’s article about are tourist dollars necessary for a town. I was very interested to maybe realise why we have so few really interesting things here compared to the likes of Uralla especially & other smaller towns. So thank you very much Deni for your article thoroughly enjoyed […]
Posted inPolitical
When Influencers Become Political Gatekeepers
Online influencers might not change the way you vote at the looming federal election but they’ll almost certainly shape how and why political events become ‘news’.
Posted inSolutions
AI deepfakes threaten democracy and people’s identities
Current copyright laws in Australia are inadequate when it comes to protecting people if their image or voice is digitally cloned without their permission. Establishing “personality rights” could help.
Posted inRegional, Social
Is the tourism dollar the holy grail?
Much is made by all Councils and State Governments of the benefits of tourists. The Tourism Dollar seems to be the ‘holy grail’…but why?