Residents all over the New England tablelands are making better public transport a big issue for this Federal election. They are angry and determined to force politicians at all 3 levels – local, NSW and Federal – to take a serious interest in the issue. Residents demand action to reverse the major decline in transport […]
Opinion
Posted inEnvironmental
Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull
Snipers in helicopters have shot more than 700 koalas in the Budj Bim National Park in western Victoria in recent weeks. It’s believed to be the first time koalas have been culled in this way.
Posted inNational, Social
Don’t glorify war – and five other excellent ways to explore commemoration days with children
Understanding Anzac Day and Remembrance Day respectfully can be challenging for children. This article explores six tips to help kids engage meaningfully with commemoration, challenge cultural myths, and avoid glorifying war.
Posted inPolitical
Is the election over?
Why have the major parties stopped campaigning for 4 days out of 8, in the final throws of the election campaign?
Posted inOpinion, Solutions
Parents need individualised employment support to thrive
Returning to work after having a child can be daunting. The challenges are even greater for single parents, parents living with disability, or those caring for children with additional needs.
Posted inOpinion, Solutions
Regional Growth without Public Transport? Not a Successful Formulae
There are many in New England, Regional NSW and elsewhere in Australia who contend that regional growth is possible without proper public transport -roads and rail- and only air travel to regional locations.
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
The (continual) rising cybersecurity threat in Australia’s election
Australia is at the cusp of another federal election and the threat of cyber interference from state actors has not waned, but the issue does not seem to be getting the level of media attention it deserves.
Posted inPolitical
Compare the pair: 4 keys to Australia’s democracy edge
Threats to democracy seen in the US are a global issue, but differences in the media and political systems limit their impact in Australia — for now.
Posted inNational, Something to Think About
Bad news: Why we’re losing a generation of journalists
Shrinking budgets and job insecurity means there are fewer opportunities for young journalists, and that’s bad news, especially in regional Australia.
Posted inPolitical
Here’s a better way to spend $10b
Both Labor and Liberal parties reheated old policy and whacked a $10b price tag on it for their major campaign announcements. Surely we can do better than that?