Stephen writes ratepayers have every right to ask questions about the handling of Ray Walsh House, a costly and an embarrassing failure of leadership, governance, transparency and financial management.
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QW: Inland Rail decision shortsighted
How shortsighted does Australia continue to be about rail infrastructure by terminating the line at Parkes. Councils should not let this eventuate but fight for its completion as this will reduce heavy traffic on regional roads with less wear and tear on this infrastructure from truck traffic apart from the reduction in greenhouse gases. It […]
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Chaffey’s Corner: One year on
In his latest newsletter, Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey reflects on one year in the job.
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Letter: Rail Trail silencing opposition
I wanted to make a submission as part of the consultation on the Armidale Rail Trail. I went to the website, read the instructions, and froze. Comments can’t be anonymous. Must provide name and address. Create an account. Be identifiable. Normally that would be fine, I don’t have a problem putting my name to my […]
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QW: Pauline’s Plane
I am no supporter of One Nation but the hypocrisy over her plane is disingenuous.All political parties take donations most are untraceable . At least this is transparent.
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Editorial: Fighting for survival this World Press Freedom Day
RK Crosby writes that with the end of print newspapers in New England, this World Press Freedom Day, it feels like we’re fighting for press survival.
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QW: Coalition fuel reserves plan
This is a better plan than the previous Coalition proposal of overseas storage. However, will the proposed storage be located near current coastal metropolitan sites, or fresh infrastructure strategically placed near major inland agricultural centres? Consider the advantages of ten (10) major storage sites of say 100 million litres (100,000,000 L) located outside towns along […]
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QW: TRC does nothing for Manilla’s main street
The local Manilla Precinct Committee (TRC community consultation strategy) has been requesting for some time that the 12 gardens in the main street be planted with suitable plants, at the moment only one and a half gardens are planted the rest are a baron disgrace and have been so for the past two to three […]
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Letter: Anzac Day Australia at its best
Denise writes that Anzac Day was a bloody good day, full of joy, respect and togetherness.