Annabel Doherty from Armidale argues the National Party should have split from the Liberals earlier to stop the drift to One Nation. She questions if it is now too late for their survival or if they will bank on a One Nation implosion.
Opinion
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Marking the National Day of Mourning
Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey remembers those lost of December 14, and explains why he joined his colleagues in resigning from the front bench yesterday.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Roy’s Roundup: Firearms laws, early learning, seniors and civics
Roy discusses the fallout of new anti-terrorism laws, explains the new 3-day childcare subsidy, and provides a civics lesson on how laws are made in NSW.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Is This Really What New England Voted For?
Denise questions whether One Nation and Barnaby Joyce truly represent New England, criticizing their voting records on worker rights and their divisive use of recent tragedies for political gain.
Posted inRegional
Armidale Airport: Ratepayers urged to have a say
Armidale Regional Ratepayers Association (ARRA) has long been concerned with the operation of our Regional Airport, and is asking ratepayers to have their say.
Posted inFeatured, Social, Something to Think About
Opinion: Cost doing business
Mal Peters says he has seen some pretty tough times, but for some reason it seems harder today than he can recall.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: When Certainty Fades, Possibility Begins
Denise writes that the recent New England Times Engage Poll shows a profound movement and a lot of possibility.
Posted inEnvironmental, Featured
Native pollinators need more support than honeybees in Australia – here’s why
Scientists argue thousands of Australian bee species and other native pollinators don’t enjoy nearly the same support as European honeybees.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Opinion: Be careful what you wish for
RK Crosby writes that Australia has had decades to deal with its hate, but this latest Royal Commission won’t be dealing with it either.
Posted inOpinion, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Why Flying to and from Tamworth and Armidale Is a Rip-Off
If you live in Tamworth or Armidale, you don’t need an economics degree to understand how broken regional air travel is. Flying isn’t a convenience; it’s a penalty. Routes are dominated by single airlines, limited schedules and virtually no competition.