Deni from Armidale says: I can now say, on FB, that you are ‘open for business’…and ask if people would not only write to you, but hopefully donate a little. I’m sure there are many younger people than I who could afford a small weekly or fortnightly donation. 🤞🤞
New England Times Engage
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Parliament’s New Epidemic – The Dunning-Kruger Outbreak
Denise McHugh says the real contagion sweeping through Federal Parliament isn’t COVID or RSV, but the Dunning-Kruger effect – where the least informed speak the loudest and facts rarely stand a chance.
Posted inSolutions
Young food entrepreneurs are changing the face of rural America
Rural America is experiencing a culinary renaissance, with young, diverse residents driving growth in local food startups, shared kitchens, and innovative programs that connect agriculture, community, and entrepreneurship.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Why are we paying double for power?
Murray from Armidale says: Regarding electricity bills, is it fair that the daily service/connection fee of $2 for regional areas, including the New England, is double the $1 per day charged in urban areas such as Sydney and Newcastle? What are your thoughts?
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Why isn’t Australia securing its critical research?
UQ’s Dr Brendan Walker-Munro raises some questions about Australia lack of research security that has us left out of a new global network.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Thanks to our effective local member
I just wanted to say a quick thank you to our effective local member – New England Times. Certainly you’re achieving more than the blokes actually elected! I’d genuinely forgotten what it was like to have a story appear in the paper about something not right, and the government actually do something about it in […]
Posted inColumns, Political, Social
Australia’s Tax System is Tilting Against the Young
Denise McHugh argues that Australia’s tax and Welfare system is increasingly leaving young people behind.
Posted inPolitical
The Liberals used to be the party for women – then John Howard came along
Blair Williams argues that if the Liberal Party wants to solve its “women problem”, it must return to its liberal roots.
Posted inVideo
Video: You can now do videos! Plus PBS petition
You can now submit a video comment to New England Times Engage! RKC demonstrates…
Posted inColumns, Political
Roy’s Roundup: Wee Waa Hospital, Far West power, jobs, and Civics for all
August has been busy so far for Member for Barwon Roy Butler, in parliament and on the road, advocating for everything from Wee Waa Hospital to better civics education.