Dean Foley writes that in the New England, we don’t need a campaign to remind us that violence is a problem.
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Chaffey’s Corner: Last sitting week of the year
Jamie Chaffey recently met with Shanna Whan of Sober in the Country, attended the Dubbo Regional Sports Awards, and is concerned about Telstra outages and the Central West Orana REZ,
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Denise’s Desk: City Racing Gets the Glory While the Bush Gets the Bill
Denise McHugh says the Act review is a long overdue chance to fix a system that’s favoured the city while country clubs struggle. Racing NSW’s power has gone unchecked for too long, and regional racing deserves transparency and a fair go.
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Between Nation Building and Commercial Project
Siri Gamage says the debate over restoring the Armidale–Queensland rail line is trapped between nation-building ideals and commercial realities, urging governments to see it as vital regional infrastructure rather than a costly local project.
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Denise’s Desk: Barnaby Joyce’s Tamworth Fantasy: A Masterclass in Blame, Hypocrisy and Delusion”
Denise McHugh says Barnaby Joyce’s performance at the Tamworth Business Chamber’s State of the Nation forum was less a “vision” for regional Australia and more a foghorn blast of hypocrisy, denial, and political opportunism.
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Roy’s Roundup – Strong communities, safer roads and a proud grandad
Roy Butler recaps a busy fortnight for Barwon, from local leadership meetings and road safety inquiries to new funding for infrastructure, PFAS treatment and Crown land projects. Plus, Movember updates and a joyful note – welcoming his first grandson.
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Chaffey’s Corner – Fair energy and strong communities
Debate in Parliament has focused on energy reform, road conditions and telecommunications in regional NSW. Mark Coulton highlights the Nationals’ stance on fair energy targets and celebrates the strength and achievements of local communities.
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Denise’s Desk: It’s Time to Give Our Community Preschool Teachers the Pay They Deserve
Denise McHugh writes that we need to be ensuring community preschool teachers are paid on par with primary teachers.
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Macca’s weeds: Pesticide resistance in 2025
Paul McIntosh writes there is absolutely no doubt that when you continue to use the same mode of action in all our pesticides, over and over again and leave a few survivors, you will soon develop your own increasing level of resistance.
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Compassion, Not Cruelty, Should Guide Our Parliament
Denise McHugh writes the Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie are exploiting heartbreak for political gain.