RK Crosby says there’s nothing principled about the National Party’s split from the Liberals. It’s just stupid.
RK Crosby
Posted inPolitics
Here’s a better way to spend $10b
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
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, Politics
Is New England ready to dump the Nationals?
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
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 inPolitics
Why is the local government minister obsessed with standing up?
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
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
Unsurprisingly, New England Times Engage Poll found very consistent dissatisfaction with health services in the region.
Posted inPolitics
Leaders Christmas messages praise resilience but fail to leave the politics aside for the day
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
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.