Mal Peters says he has seen some pretty tough times, but for some reason it seems harder today than he can recall.
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Chaffey’s Corner – Confronting antisemitism
Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey calls for a Royal Commission into antisemitism following the Bondi tragedy, arguing new gun laws are a diversion. Despite the sombre start to 2026, he looks forward to the Parkes Elvis Festival.
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Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you
From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account
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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content
The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.
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Australia’s social media age ban has started. Here is what it really means
Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces for young people.
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Stories from traditional knowledge combined with archaeological work trace 2,300km of Songlines
Rock art motifs identify spiritual links stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Simpson Desert. These findings confirm how Dreaming tracks connected First Nations people through shared rituals and meanings.
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Denise’s Desk: Our Youth Are Leading the Way in Innovation and Compassion
Denise has been thinking about how inspiration comes from the most unexpected places.
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IDPwD – A day of inclusion for some
RK Crosby writes that the International Day for People with Disabilities is all about inclusion, but some disabilities are left out.
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Stop trying to rip up the Armidale mall
RK Crosby has a different idea on what’s wrong with the Armidale mall, and it isn’t a lack of cars.
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New England can’t accept being one of NSW’s worst places for domestic violence
Dean Foley writes that in the New England, we don’t need a campaign to remind us that violence is a problem.