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Opinion
Posted inOpinion, Political, Social
Opinion: Dismantling the Manosphere
It takes 23 minutes for a social media account mimicking a 16-Â to 18-year-old boy to be fed misogynistic content. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Social Services, says the manosphere peddles outrage for profit, and we need to push back on the algorithms that amplify it.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Begin Rant: It’s the economy, stupid
RK Crosby writes that she doesn’t understand why the Liberals are not hammering that Australians are worse off under the current per capita recession, and the only thing saving us is immigration.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Legacy? What Legacy?
Denise asks what is the legacy of Pelican Pauline?
Posted inOpinion, Political
Opinion: Why elected ARC councillors should support fairer water charges
Cr Dorothy Robinson wants this week’s Armidale Regional Council meeting to vote for lower water access fees and higher usage charges. Read why.
Posted inRegulars, Social
Opinion: Before Ray Walsh House Is Gone, We Need Better Answers
Robyn writes that before Ray Walsh House is sold, councillors and residents deserve clear answers to some very important questions.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Begin Rant: The New England can’t afford friends like these
RK Crosby writes that the political stupidity on display in Sydney yesterday, threatening to take away the REZ, really wasn’t needed on top of the Inland Rail decision.
Posted inOpinion, Social
Opinion: When Justice becomes a luxury
Tamworth lawyer Kevin Carr says the cuts to legal aid funding that come into effect July 1 will affect children the most.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Common Sense? What Common Sense?
Denise writes that Pauline Hanson may have promised common sense, but did not deliver any at her Press Club appearance.
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Political, Regulars
Begin Rant: Righto Pauline, let’s fire the liar
RK Crosby is in furious agreement with Pauline Hanson: we absolutely should fire the liar.