Parliament has just had two consecutive sitting weeks but for the first of those weeks I was in Bougainville, as part of a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Delegation from the NSW Parliament.
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Posted inRegulars
Chaffey’s Corner – Reliable transport for regional Australia
Having travelled across the Parkes electorate, I’ve seen again how vital strong transport links are for our regional communities. Reliable airlines and well-funded roads aren’t luxuries – they’re essential for everyday life in the bush.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Alarm Bells Over Armidale Council’s Rail Trail Decision
Siri Gamage writer the rail trail should be built along side the existing rail corridor.
Posted inEnvironmental, Opinion, Political
Barnaby’s Net Zero Rants: Right for the Wrong Reasons
Jan Kleeman says the idea of net zero has been hijacked – twisted from a scientific goal into political spin. Real climate action, she argues, means cutting emissions to zero now, not relying on future promises or unproven technology.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
We need to stop over-reacting to rumours and nonsense
RK Crosby writes that the reaction and over-reaction to a made up story about Barnaby and Hanson is not worthy of the New England.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Real change starts here — How Labor’s branches give country people a voice
Denise McHugh writes that real change starts in places like Tamworth, Armidale, and Gunnedah, around tables where everyday people come together with big ideas.
Posted inEnvironmental, Social
No justification for intimidation and a lack of leadership on renewable energy
Recent reports about farmers being harassed for hosting renewable energy projects may have shocked city readers, but to us they rang true.
Posted inEnvironmental, Political
EnergyCo’s New Transmission Route – A New Route, the Same Old Problems
On 1 October, EnergyCo quietly revealed a major change to the proposed transmission corridor linking Bayswater to the so-called Central South Hub near Walcha.
Posted inPolitical
Barnaby Joyce’s exit marks a turning point for New England
Emily Longhurst writes Barnaby Joyce has left everyone guessing about what comes next, and New England deserves leadership that looks forward, not back.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: No rush to replace Barnaby
Sarah from Guyra says she’s no fan of Barnaby, but she doesn’t want a by-election. She believes the community should take time to find the right candidates and have a fair, respectful contest where the best person wins.