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RK Crosby

Posted inPolitical

Thought the Libs were out of touch? The Nats would like you to hold a bar full of beers.

21 May 202521 May 2025

RK Crosby says there’s nothing principled about the National Party’s split from the Liberals. It’s just stupid.

Posted inPolitical

Here’s a better way to spend $10b

16 April 202523 April 2025

Both Labor and Liberal parties reheated old policy and whacked a $10b price tag on it for their major campaign announcements. Surely we can do better than that?

Posted inNew England Times Engage Poll

A ‘miracle’ required for Labor to ever win over New England

29 March 202529 March 2025

While Labor’s lack of support in the New England is not exactly breaking news, the comments did reveal some interesting insights, that do align with last week’s finding that many locals feel the Nationals have abandoned us.

Posted inNew England Times Engage Poll, Political

Is New England ready to dump the Nationals?

19 March 202525 March 2025

New England is National Party heartland, but the results of the latest New England Times Engage Poll indicate this love affair may be at risk of ending.

Posted inNew England Times Engage Poll

Honesty with some communication skills, please

13 March 202523 March 2025

POLL RESULTS: New Englanders are mostly looking for honesty, a brain at work, and good communication skills when they consider which candidate to vote for in an election.

Posted inPolitical

Why is the local government minister obsessed with standing up?

3 March 20255 March 2025

The Minister for Local Government seems to think that standing up will fix the behavioural issues with our local councillors.

Posted inEditorial

Three teens charged and plenty of grandstanding after motorcyclist dies in police pursuit

29 January 202515 March 2025

Three teenaged boys have been charged following the death of a motorcyclist in Gunnedah on Tuesday, following a police pursuit.

Posted inNew England Times Engage Poll, Social

Engage Poll: Waste and wait laid bare in health

29 December 202421 February 2025

Unsurprisingly, New England Times Engage Poll found very consistent dissatisfaction with health services in the region.

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Leaders Christmas messages praise resilience but fail to leave the politics aside for the day

25 December 20245 March 2025

Emergency workers have been applauded for giving up their Christmas, but with one eye on a looming election some just couldn’t keep the politics out of their Christmas Messages this year.

Posted inEnvironmental, New England Times Engage Poll

Engage Poll: Mixed feelings but keep going on renewables

15 December 202421 February 2025

New England Times Engage Poll found some mixed views on renewable energy around the New England, and not a lot of faith in what politicians are up to.

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