Jack from Armidale says Joyce’s 12 years delivered little for New England, contrasting his record with past independent wins like Bolivia Hill and the Scone bypass. He argues the region needs representatives who actually get things done.
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QW: Mudgee stands with New England
Michael Sweeney from Mudgee says regional communities are united in the battle to restore their railways, after years of being dismissed by governments and TfNSW despite strong evidence and support.
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Letter: blame for council underfunding
Dear Editor, Regarding the story Albo fund our Councils! Well may the new Nationals Member for Parkes complain about the inadequate funding of NSW local government, but this conveniently overlooks the constitutional fact that local government is a function of the NSW state rather than the Federal Parliament, and the quiet compliance of his predecessor during […]
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QW: Rail is essential
The rail line from Tamworth to SE Qld is critical to both passengers and freight. Number two must be to connect the Inland Rail at Moree with the North Coast Line at Grafton as it helps make a real rail network and connects the inland with the coast for trade, tourism and social needs. Re: […]
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Letter: Railway renewal as political spending equity
I refer to the Siri Gamage article; Merits of Regional Rail Renewal vs a Rail Trail: Failures of Decision-Making in New England (14 November 2025). I continue to be amazed by the antics of the elected Armidale Regional Council (ARC) Councillors spending up big on developing a ”bike path to nowhere to see nothing” at […]
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QW: Bring back the Armidale–Queensland rail line
Susan Moxon says: Please reinstate a rail line from Armidale to Queensland. It’s such a backward step not having it available for our community. Our ancestors broke their backs building the rail line. Please.
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Letter: Trains North’s current petition re rail
John Burrell from Armidale writes that the Trains North petition to reopen the railway north of Armidale is misguided – the line is derelict, bridges collapsed and sections lost to highway upgrades. He argues the region should instead focus on securing its Sydney service.
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Letter: Rail Line and REZ
Rick writes transport and energy are both highly important and the REZ and its associated transmission lines can assist with both.
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QW: Work for us Barnaby
“I’m going to keep my cards close to my chest,” “It’s worked so far for me, and I’m not going to give it up now.” (BJ) New Englanders would prefer that Barnaby work for the people who pay him a salary of more than $250,000 a year to work for them instead.
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QW: Can we find a new topic
Net zero. Rail trail. Renewables. Rail fail. Intermittent power. Trains north. Why are we perpetually stuck on these two subjects? Can we talk about anything else please?