Denise says there are few things more predictable in Australian politics than Barnaby Joyce putting on the hat, rolling out the country bloke routine, and warning Australians that someone else is coming for their money.
Opinion
Posted inSocial
After 110 years of Anzac Days, Australians remain convinced of its importance
New research has found the Australian public overwhelmingly believes in ANZAC Day’s importance within contemporary society.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: Should we split Northern NSW into its own state? Yes.
RK Crosby says the issue of Statehood does tend to resurface whenever the gap between what our communities need and what they get becomes painful. Like now.
Posted inSocial, Something to Think About
Opinion: Friendship, honey and the simple life: 100 years of Winnie‑the‑Pooh
Elizabeth Hale writes the stories of Pooh and his friends, each one flawed but also delightful, demonstrate the ups and downs of life, held in a delicate and optimistic balance.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: The economy isn’t the problem – the story about it is
Denise says Australia is navigating a difficult global environment better than most, and the ‘crisis’ media coverage is chipping away at confidence.
Posted inEnvironmental, Something to Think About
Opinion: Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help
New research shows maintaining and restoring nature on farms can actually increase farmers’ productivity and profits.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: Hey Angus, we don’t want your ‘values’
RK Crosby says other than pulling the trigger yourself, there is absolutely nothing more antisemitic a person can do than use the targeted massacre of Jews as a justification to deliver the Neo-Nazis the white supremacist policy they want.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Chaffey’s Corner: Still a long way to go with the current crisis
In his latest newsletter, Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says there could be still a long way to go with the current fuel crisis.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: When the World Wobbles, Steady Wins
Denise says right now, Australians aren’t just watching instability — they’re paying for it, every single week.
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Something to Think About
Opinion: Energy bills set to ease, but global tensions could still disrupt the outlook
Sophie Ryan from iSelect says tensions in the Middle East have the potential to reintroduce volatility into global energy markets.