RK Crosby says if Barnaby Joyce is too busy campaigning for One Nation to fight for New England, we deserve better.
Opinion
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Opinion: Is democracy the worst form of government – apart from all the others?
James Ley asks five experts about the strengths and weaknesses of democracy, the face evidence that trust in democratic institutions is declining.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Why flirting with One Nation is bad for Farrer — and worse for New England
Denise says the Farrer by-election might seem a long way from New England, but the political warning signs it is sending should concern regional communities everywhere.
Posted inRegulars, Social
Begin Rant: Sometimes the best thing a man can do is step aside
RK Crosby writes that every time International Women’s Day rolls around somewhere, somehow, a man decides that what the day really needs is… him.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Will the social media ban impact NAPLAN results?
Sally Larsen from the University of New England questions the use of NAPLAN results to evaluate Australia’s social media ban, arguing that the standardized test is a poor metric for a policy that does not involve school curriculum or teaching.
Posted inNational
Opinion: A landmark moment for Australian agriculture
NFF President Hamish McIntyre says Australian farmers have not reached the target of a $100b industry by accident.
Posted inOpinion, Regional
Opinion: The Great Debate of the Great Northern Line
Tanya Langdon writes that until the NSW Government makes a decision, the future of the rail corridor north of Armidale remains open.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Roy’s Roundup: drought, flood, and more
Read the latest newsletter from Member for Barwon Roy Butler
Posted inOpinion, Regulars, Social
Denise’s Desk: Low ATARs aren’t the teaching crisis. Why high achievers are walking away
Denise says if we are serious about teacher quality, the conversation needs to move beyond cheap ATAR panic and towards making teaching a profession that high-achieving students actively choose.
Posted inOpinion, Regional, Social
Opinion: Childcare centres have staffing rules, but many find loopholes
UNE researchers Tammy Williams and Marg Rogers explore how “under-the-roof” loopholes in childcare staffing ratios are compromising child safety and driving educator burnout across Australia.