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ARC…Is our Council hiding something?

16 October 20251 November 2025

Deni McKenzie says Armidale residents deserve answers, questioning why Council is pushing for another bike trail instead of restoring the rail line that would serve northern communities, support emergency access, and boost the region before the 2032 Games.

Posted inNational, Regular columns

When wheat prices soar, so do house prices in the grain belt

14 October 20251 November 2025

House prices in Australia’s wheat belt have surged 85% over the past decade, outpacing wheat’s 26% rise. This analysis of 11 key regions shows how weather booms, La Niña cycles, and shifting interest rates drive periods of perfect synchrony – and sudden disconnection – between crops and country property.

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Roy’s Roundup – Community, Health and Country Life

30 September 202513 November 2025

From national parks to rural health, local festivals and new community facilities, Roy Butler shares updates from across Barwon – highlighting both challenges and achievements in our regional communities.

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Chaffey’s Corner – 2035 emissions target

30 September 202513 November 2025

In the wake of the Labor Government’s announcement of its 2035 emissions target, I feel I must respond as a farmer and as the Member for Parkes.

Posted inEnvironmental, Political, Regular columns

Why I no longer support Net Zero

22 September 202513 November 2025

Last week, RK Crosby came to the realisation she no longer supports the goal of Net Zero emissions – but not because of anything Barnaby said.

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Anti-Immigration vs. Scapegoating Immigrants for the Failures of the State

4 September 202527 September 2025

Siri Gamage says: Immigrants aren’t the problem — they’ve become pawns in a bigger political game. The real issue is rising costs, poor planning, and neglect of regional infrastructure and connectivity.

Posted inPolitical, Regular columns, Social

Australia’s Tax System is Tilting Against the Young

28 August 202510 September 2025

Denise McHugh argues that Australia’s tax and Welfare system is increasingly leaving young people behind.

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Roy’s Roundup: Wee Waa Hospital, Far West power, jobs, and Civics for all

24 August 202524 August 2025

August has been busy so far for Member for Barwon Roy Butler, in parliament and on the road, advocating for everything from Wee Waa Hospital to better civics education.

Posted inPolitical, Regular columns

How am I supposed to respond to a Government that wants me dead?

20 August 202524 October 2025

RK Crosby is reigniting her call for a Royal Commission into the PBS after five years of inaction and an increasing number of people forced to pay hundreds for their medications.

Posted inPolitical, Regular columns

Chaffey’s Corner: AgQuip, Vietnam Vets, Roads, My First Speech

18 August 202518 August 2025

Read the latest newsletter from Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey MP.

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