Like others, I am concerned about the reports of crime – but more concerned about how much of it is not true, or is just gossip. Who gains from exaggerated and false claims of crime in our community?
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QW: Armidale traffic congestion
If Mayor Copeland was concerned about the number of trucks causing traffic problems around Armidale maybe he should be advocating for the return of trains to carry freight from the north to the south, instead of wanting to rip up the rails for a bike track.
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QW: Regarding “Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall”
The simple answer is not …drill baby drill…It is Stop exporting our natural resources overseas. Fix the resource supply contracts. Responding to https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/01/12/call-for-states-to-fire-up-new-gas-to-avoid-shortfall/
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QW: More support for Rail Trail
By all means yes to a decent bus service, but at both public meetings I attended at Guyra there was majority support for the rail trail. It will be a game changer for this area in terms of visitor numbers and economic activity. Plus, a great recreational resource for locals.
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QW: This is exciting!
What a great initiative! There is certainly a gap in the media in the New England region and it’s just fantastic to have a community-driven local news outlet on the way. Good luck to you New England Times!