RK Crosby says that One Nation did not win the Farrer by-election. Also: wind turbines are hypnotising cattle. It’s true.
Opinion
Posted inPolitical
Opinion: Australia has no plan to stop relying on diesel trucks for freight
Every day, hundreds of trucks barrel along highways from Melbourne to Brisbane. Some B-triple trucks stretch to 36 metres or more, more than seven times the length of an average car. Australia relies on those largely diesel-fuelled trucks for the vast majority of our intercity freight. More trucks are on the way. Infrastructure Australia predicts […]
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Roy’s Roundup: Torch Relay, Agfair, Regions left behind
Read the latest newsletter from Member for Barwon Roy Butler
Posted inEnvironmental, Featured, Political
Armidale Regional Council’s “fairer water charges” should encourage conservation
Elizabeth writes that she is concerned that the assertion made by Armidale Regional Council that the proposed water rates are ‘fair’ is not borne out on examination. She argues that it is vital that we get the groundwork right ahead of the major water infrastructure proposals to be considered later in the year.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Utopia Was Never Satire
Denise says she is increasingly convinced that the TV show Utopia was never satire, it was an observational documentary.
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.
Posted inSocial
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.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
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.