Macca shares his top tips for Lucerne survivability. From protecting the crown from damage to ensuring the crop doesn’t get “wet feet,” learn how to keep your paddock profitable. Plus, a look back at draining blocks by shovel in the South Burnett.
Opinion
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: New England Times Poll says one thing loudly — Voters want more than the same old story
New Englanders want results and relevance. With Labor dominant federally, the only candidate who can truly deliver for the region is an MP with access to power, influence, and a direct seat at the decision-making table. The answer may be changing.
Posted inRegulars, Social
Denise’s Desk: NSW Educational Pathways program is delivering exactly what young people need
Denise McHugh says the Educational Pathways Program shows that when we invest in vocational pathways early, students thrive.
Posted inOpinion, Social
Ensemble Apsley sheer joy
Richard Maddox says move over Australian Chamber Orchestra – there’s a new kid on the block.
Posted inEnvironmental, Political
Theft of farmers land by stealth
Australia has grown and prospered for over 200 years because we have very strong property rights preservation so when a person buys a property you can be confident that it won’t be taken away by government except in rare circumstances when it’s need for infrastructure, but in those circumstances they have to pay just terms […]
Posted inRegulars, Social, Something to Think About
Stop trying to rip up the Armidale mall
RK Crosby has a different idea on what’s wrong with the Armidale mall, and it isn’t a lack of cars.
Posted inRegulars, Social, Something to Think About
New England can’t accept being one of NSW’s worst places for domestic violence
Dean Foley writes that in the New England, we don’t need a campaign to remind us that violence is a problem.
Posted inRegional
Spending money to make money
Deni McKenzie writes that Armidale Regional Council’s ideas of investing in the future seem to be out of whack.
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Why is Canberra hogging the Indigenous Procurement pie?
Dean Foley writes there is something really odd going on in Indigenous procurement, and our communities are missing out.
Posted inEnvironmental, Opinion
In the fight for clean energy, regional voices deserve better
Regional communities support renewables, but misinformation is creating confusion and anxiety. After hearing farmers’ real experiences, I told the Senate that Australia urgently needs trusted Local Energy Hubs to give people clear, factual information.