Kate McGrath writes that the new public preschool at Hillvue Public School is exactly the kind of investment regional families have needed for years.
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Letter: MPSC responds where ARC ignores
Jack writes that Moree Plains Shire has good ideas and responds to ratepayers, in contrast to the tin ear of Armidale Regional Council
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Letter: Can we turn Armidale down to maybe 7?
Kate from Armidale says that Armidale seems to be drowning in ego and self importance of late.
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Letter: Reopen the Great Northern line
Ken Slater writes that there are many benefits to reopening the train line.
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Letter: Relying on one type of transport is risky
Siri Gamage writes that recent fuel supply concerns highlights that relying almost entirely on diesel-powered road transport is risky.
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Letter: Potential amalgamation of councils should not be initiated by Armidale
Rob Richardson writes that any amalgamation of councils around Armidale should not be initiated by Armidale.
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Letter: Bush short-changed on populist rubbish
Former NSW Farmers President Mal Peters argues that complex government policy requires fact-based solutions, not “populist rubbish.” He predicts the “Barnaby Joyce train” will lose steam and warns that One Nation preferences could inadvertently keep Labor in power.
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Letter: New England BESS projects get certainty with government contracts
Max Doogood argues that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are not as green as portrayed and pose safety risks to regional communities. He warns against foreign ownership and draws parallels to the failures of Telstra’s privatisation.
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Letter: Joyce sideline
Rural people have always had conflict with the Nationals saying one thing in the bush and another when they went to Canberra. The perils of Coalition. But they do get into power sometimes to make change. The One Nation commentary never becomes more than that. Always talk the talk, never the walk.
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Letter: Your Coulda Woulda Shoulda stories
Deni McKenzie writes: A huge thank you! Just to be clear, ALL the subjects you tackled including the $400,000, Hospital figures and roads add up to malfeasance. I believe we need the ACCC to look at this particular issue.