Opinion Archives - Page 9 of 9 - New England Times Engage

Armidale vs the city

10 March 20235 March 2025

Gayle Davies is relocating back to Armidale and says the rates are more than double what she paid in North Sydney, and this is not ok.

Local

Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

21 February 20237 March 2025

Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall says no one in our region will miss outgoing Hunter New England Health CEO Michael DiRienzo.

Local

Some questions for ARC on the proposed 50% SRV

17 January 20232 March 2025

Siri Gamage from the Northern Railway Defenders Forum asks questions about the inclusion of constructing the Rail Trail in the revised plans of Armidale Regional Council currently open to consultation.

Politics

Is the New England being targeted by Albanese?

18 December 20222 March 2025

The people of New England have a right to ask: are we being targeted for funding cuts because it’s easy to paint our local member as the villain?

Local

What’s next for UNE?

11 November 20222 March 2025

With UNE facing another ‘culture review’ by external consultants, is there a way that we, the collective university, can take control as a community?

Local

Moree Floods

3 November 20221 March 2025

Watch this video from Rabbit Hop Films about the Moree Floods.

Politics, Think

Keep the cash. Fix the roads.

3 November 20227 March 2025

With floods affecting most of the east coast, the temptation of governments is always to do a quick cash handout to give people relief. It is far more important to fix the roads.