Some politicians propose replacing coal-fired power stations with nuclear reactors. Even pro-nuclear group Nuclear for Australia concedes nuclear reactors use at least 1.2 times more water than comparable coal fired power, and the proposed reactors are much larger than existing coal plants, meaning water use could more than double. Some suggest desalination plants to supply water […]
New England Times Engage
Posted inEnvironmental
Affordability must drive Australia’s energy debate
Australians for Affordable Energy is urging policymakers to back the most affordable energy options following new research from the Clean Energy Council
Posted inPolitics, Think
How digital giants let poll scrutiny fall
A seismic change in the social media landscape has huge ramifications heading towards the Australian federal election — for politicians as well as those who would monitor them.
Posted inEditorial
Welcome to Engage
Welcome to our new comment and opinion hub, New England Times Engage.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Armidale traffic congestion
If Mayor Copeland was concerned about the number of trucks causing traffic problems around Armidale maybe he should be advocating for the return of trains to carry freight from the north to the south, instead of wanting to rip up the rails for a bike track.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Regarding “Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall”
The simple answer is not …drill baby drill…It is Stop exporting our natural resources overseas. Fix the resource supply contracts. Responding to https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/01/12/call-for-states-to-fire-up-new-gas-to-avoid-shortfall/
Posted inLocal
No Mayor Banham, you’re not a train expert
Rail expert Brian Fisher says the cost of reopening the train line from Armidale to Wallangarra is $54m, not the $1.5b claimed by the Glen Innes Severn Mayor.
Posted inSolutions
The silver workforce: how retirees can solve labour market challenges
Con Kittos from employment services provider Asuria says retirees can play an essential role in addressing labour market shortages.
Posted inLetters
Chris Minns: After 12 years, it’s time for NSW to make a fresh start
NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns says four more years of the same means nothing will change – and it’s time for a change in NSW.
Posted inLocal, Uncategorized
Vote for Nationals is Vote for LPSC Amalgamation
Liverpool Plains local Jim Guider believes that a vote for Nationals is a vote for Liver Pool Plains Shire Council amalgamation with Tamworth.