From the moment we gathered, it felt like a day suspended in time. Dress after dress, champagne and laughter, until the one appeared. It wasn’t just about lace; it was the extraordinary privilege of being a mother watching her child begin a new chapter.
Regulars
Posted inEnvironmental, Regulars, Solutions
Macca’s weeds: How resistance travels on the wind
Recent research shows pollen from herbicide-resistant plants can travel kilometres on the wind or via bees to pollinate susceptible plants. Macca explains how resistance spreads and why Area Wide Management is vital.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Tougher gun laws will be written in Sydney – but they will land here
Dean Foley says we need to be sure tighter gun laws don’t just mean more red tape for people who were never the threat.
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Chaffey’s Corner – Final for the year
Our nation mourns the tragedy at Bondi. We stand with the Jewish community and honour the heroes who risked their lives. As the year ends, I reflect on our values and my first seven months as Member for Parkes.
Posted inRegulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: Our Youth Are Leading the Way in Innovation and Compassion
Denise has been thinking about how inspiration comes from the most unexpected places.
Posted inRegulars, Social, Solutions
Who you know can’t be the qualification
Dean Foley says when jobs, grants and contracts keep circling the same small group, people stop debating policy and start debating trust.
Posted inRegulars, Social
Denise’s Desk: Stop Ranking Our Schools! Why League Tables Harm Students and Communities
Denise McHugh writes that NAPLAN league tables have a real human cost – and we deserve better.
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Chaffey’s Corner – Labor-Greens environmental deal
In the final week of Parliament for 2025, Labor and the Greens cooked up a dirty deal to push through changes to the EPBC Act. This last-minute pact will have implications felt throughout the electorate of Parkes and far beyond.
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Roy’s Roundup – Regional Wins, Pipelines and Community Spirit
It’s been a busy few weeks with meetings in Canberra and a huge win on regional speed limits. We have crucial info on Club Grants, an urgent update on the Narrabri Pipeline, and some inspiring stories about our local students. Plus, the results of my Movember shave!
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I take it all back, Barnaby’s a fool
RK Crosby says she thought Barnaby Joyce was one of the smartest strategists in conservative politics, but joining One Nation is just dumb.