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Posted inFeatured, Political

The Liberals used to be the party for women – then John Howard came along

1 day ago25 August 2025

Blair Williams argues that if the Liberal Party wants to solve its “women problem”, it must return to its liberal roots.

Posted inColumns, Political

Roy’s Roundup: Wee Waa Hospital, Far West power, jobs, and Civics for all

2 days ago24 August 2025

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.

Posted inColumns, Featured, Political

How am I supposed to respond to a Government that wants me dead?

6 days ago20 August 2025

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.

Posted inFeatured, Political

Eight decades after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, world is back to nuclear brink

19 August 202519 August 2025

On the 80th anniversary of the first and only use of nuclear weapons, Nobel laureates warn that the world is closer to nuclear war than at any time in history.

Posted inColumns, Political

Chaffey’s Corner: AgQuip, Vietnam Vets, Roads, My First Speech

18 August 202518 August 2025

Read the latest newsletter from Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey MP.

Posted inIdeas, Opinion, Solutions

How early testing for the flu could be the key to keeping families safe

14 August 202514 August 2025

Matthew Salihi, CEO of Touch Biotechnology says early detection at home can ease pressure on hospitals, reduce wait times, and help families manage flu, RSV and COVID-19 before symptoms escalate.

Posted inColumns, Regional

Begin Rant: Radiology deserts in regional NSW are a policy failure costing millions

13 August 202513 August 2025

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.

Posted inEnvironmental, Opinion

Independent inquiry must examine concerns with US beef import rules

1 August 20251 August 2025

Calls are growing for an independent review into US beef imports, with industry leaders raising concerns over biosecurity, testing, and transparency in the Government’s decision-making process.

Posted inPolitical

Australia says US beef will soon be welcome here again. It’s unlikely we’ll buy much of it

28 July 202527 July 2025

Felicity Deane from QUT says the recent changes to rules around US beef are unlikely to have much impact.

Posted inSocial

Breaking Up Is Hard. In 2025, It’s Financially Brutal

16 July 202522 July 2025

Sky-high rents, soaring debt – and no one wants to leave the house. Here’s how Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is reshaping divorce, according to a leading family lawyer

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