Mal Peters says he has seen some pretty tough times, but for some reason it seems harder today than he can recall.
Opinion
Posted inPolitical, 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
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 inPolitical, 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.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: A Profound Betrayal of New England
Denise McHugh writes that Barnaby Joyce has profoundly betrayed the trust of New Englanders.
Posted inPolitical, Social
Opinion: Morality, Law and the Question of Gun Ownership
Patrick Carr from Hillvue writes that the question of gun ownership is not just a legal issue – it’s a moral one.
Posted inPolitical, Social
Opinion: One hard truth and one simple message
NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Atchison writes that someone is dying on the roads in our state almost every day, and the message of how to fix it is clear.
Posted inSocial
Lack of police steals Christmas Spirit in Tambar Springs
Jim Guider writes that the Clayton’s police presence in Tambar Springs was not enough to prevent Christmas presents being stolen, and action is required to deal with the social parasites.
Posted inNational, Political, Something to Think About
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