Denise says she is increasingly convinced that the TV show Utopia was never satire, it was an observational documentary.
Opinion
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars, Social
Begin Rant: These numbers do not add up
RK Crosby writes that government numbers from the federal budget the NSW Government’s strategic transport plan are fiction, and New England is paying the price.
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Opinion: Communities Ending Violence
Penny Lamaro writes that you don’t need to be an expert to make a difference in the lives of people affected by domestic violence this National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day
Posted inRegulars, Social
Opinion: Access is not enough
Ingrid writes that Armidale is not as accessible as you might think, and encourages others to have their say on Armidale’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
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Denise’s Desk: Private Jets, Public Money. How is this allowed?
Denise writes this week about populist rhetoric, private jets and taxpayer-funded travel — the contradictions are getting harder to ignore. When does it stop passing the pub test?
Posted inEditorial, Social
Editorial: Fighting for survival this World Press Freedom Day
RK Crosby writes that with the end of print newspapers in New England, this World Press Freedom Day, it feels like we’re fighting for press survival.
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Begin Rant: Read the story. Please.
RK Crosby writes that most people commenting on news stories haven’t read them. It would be funny if it were not so corrosive.
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Opinion: This new tax probably won’t affect you – but you want it to
Claire Stuchbery writes the government is proposing a new levy on tech giants like Google and Facebook, which probably won’t have any impact on you – but you want it to.
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Regional
Opinion: Future Fitting the University of New England
As he prepares for his graduation, UNE student and former Academic Board member Adrian Cardinali says the University of New England has an opening to learn from lessons past and make itself “future fit”.
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Opinion: ANZAC Day Must Remain Above Politics
Vanessa Phelps writes ANZAC Day is one of the few days in our national calendar that asks something simple, yet profound, of every Australian: to pause, to remember, and to show respect.