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.
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.
Ray, who spent three decades working in regional Victoria and now lives in Melbourne, says the city–country divide is overstated and wonders why Barnaby Joyce continues to be re-elected.
We’re improving the range of voices we have on New England Times Engage, and seeking regular contributors who would like to have their own column, as well as broadening the kinds of articles and letters.
RK Crosby argues that Armidale Hospital’s lack of an MRI is a costly policy failure, forcing needless delays, bed block, and second-class care for regional patients.
A new community art project appeared in Armidale last weekend. In the tucked away laneway at the back of Armidale’s East Mall a “Confetti Lane” appeared. Colourful! Makes one smile! Many locals helped paint the coloured circles that have liven up a dowdy spot. Take a look!
As usual, my congratulations to your team for being first with the news. I was thinking last night that it would be amazing if you could put a link to Letters to the Editor just above the weather forecast. I often read down and forget to find the link to LTTE…a very important section of […]
Reinstating the disused Northern Rail Line offers a cost-effective way to boost freight, strengthen regional economies, and enhance resilience while Inland Rail construction remains stalled in Queensland.
