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.
Opinion
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
How am I supposed to respond to a Government that wants me dead?
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 inPolitical
Eight decades after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, world is back to nuclear brink
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 inPolitical, Regulars
Chaffey’s Corner: AgQuip, Vietnam Vets, Roads, My First Speech
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
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 inRegional, Regulars
Radiology deserts in regional NSW are a policy failure costing millions
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
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
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
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
Posted inPolitical
If Jillian Segal is to resign, it should be for her actions — not her husband’s
RK Crosby argues that you may not like the antisemitism envoy or her report, but she shouldn’t be fired for her husband’s political donation