Mal Peters says freight once arrived in Armidale by train, but government cuts shifted it to trucks and crumbling roads. He argues reopening the Armidale north rail corridor is vital for Australia’s freight competitiveness and environmental future.
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QW: Bring back the Armidale–Queensland rail line
Susan Moxon says: Please reinstate a rail line from Armidale to Queensland. It’s such a backward step not having it available for our community. Our ancestors broke their backs building the rail line. Please.
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QW: Net Zero
Well done, Jan Kleeman! I was listening last night to a Professor talking about the Ozone layer… when scientists told the world of impending disaster if we continued using Freon. The world listened. It appears that this event has escaped collective peoples memories. It was an essential piece of action that saved the world. Zero […]
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When did ‘net zero’ become just another term for renewables?
RK Crosby says the term ‘net zero’ does not mean ‘renewable energy’ and we’ll continue to be stuck on these issues until we’re talking about the same thing.
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Scaling Without Losing the Spark
Mark Palmer says the most dynamic FMCG, food and lifestyle brands are founder-led – driven by vision, belief and authenticity. His founderproof® approach helps businesses scale without losing the spark that creates lasting brand value.
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Letter: Trains North’s current petition re rail
John Burrell from Armidale writes that the Trains North petition to reopen the railway north of Armidale is misguided – the line is derelict, bridges collapsed and sections lost to highway upgrades. He argues the region should instead focus on securing its Sydney service.
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Roy’s Roundup – Strong communities, safer roads and a proud grandad
Roy Butler recaps a busy fortnight for Barwon, from local leadership meetings and road safety inquiries to new funding for infrastructure, PFAS treatment and Crown land projects. Plus, Movember updates and a joyful note – welcoming his first grandson.
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Chaffey’s Corner – Fair energy and strong communities
Debate in Parliament has focused on energy reform, road conditions and telecommunications in regional NSW. Mark Coulton highlights the Nationals’ stance on fair energy targets and celebrates the strength and achievements of local communities.
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Denise’s Desk: It’s Time to Give Our Community Preschool Teachers the Pay They Deserve
Denise McHugh writes that we need to be ensuring community preschool teachers are paid on par with primary teachers.
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Ask an ethicist: How much should politics influence my dating decisions?
Daniel Finlay from The Ethics Centre says dating is hard enough without apps, but there’s a few things to think about before you put your political preferences on your dating profile.