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Macca’s weeds: Lucerne Growing Tips

1 day ago6 December 2025

Macca shares his top tips for Lucerne survivability. From protecting the crown from damage to ensuring the crop doesn’t get “wet feet,” learn how to keep your paddock profitable. Plus, a look back at draining blocks by shovel in the South Burnett.

Posted inPolitical, Regular columns

Denise’s Desk: New England Times Poll says one thing loudly — Voters want more than the same old story

4 days ago3 December 2025

New Englanders want results and relevance. With Labor dominant federally, the only candidate who can truly deliver for the region is an MP with access to power, influence, and a direct seat at the decision-making table. The answer may be changing.

Posted inFeatured, Regular columns, Something to Think About

IDPwD – A day of inclusion for some

4 days ago3 December 2025

RK Crosby writes that the International Day for People with Disabilities is all about inclusion, but some disabilities are left out.

Posted inRegular columns, Social

Denise’s Desk: NSW Educational Pathways program is delivering exactly what young people need

5 days ago2 December 2025

Denise McHugh says the Educational Pathways Program shows that when we invest in vocational pathways early, students thrive.

Posted inFeatured, Regular columns, Social, Something to Think About

Stop trying to rip up the Armidale mall

28 November 202528 November 2025

RK Crosby has a different idea on what’s wrong with the Armidale mall, and it isn’t a lack of cars.

Posted inRegular columns, Social, Something to Think About

New England can’t accept being one of NSW’s worst places for domestic violence

27 November 202530 November 2025

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

25 November 202525 November 2025

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,

Posted inOpinion, Political, Regular columns

Denise’s Desk: City Racing Gets the Glory While the Bush Gets the Bill

22 November 202522 November 2025

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.

Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Regular columns

Between Nation Building and Commercial Project

19 November 202518 November 2025

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.

Posted inFeatured, Political, Regular columns

Denise’s Desk: Barnaby Joyce’s Tamworth Fantasy: A Masterclass in Blame, Hypocrisy and Delusion”

18 November 202518 November 2025

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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