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Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars

Denise’s Desk: When Certainty Fades, Possibility Begins

2 days ago18 January 2026

Denise writes that the recent New England Times Engage Poll shows a profound movement and a lot of possibility.

Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars

Opinion: Be careful what you wish for

13 January 202616 January 2026

RK Crosby writes that Australia has had decades to deal with its hate, but this latest Royal Commission won’t be dealing with it either.

Posted inPolitical, Regulars

Denise’s Desk: A Profound Betrayal of New England

5 January 20269 January 2026

Denise McHugh writes that Barnaby Joyce has profoundly betrayed the trust of New Englanders.

Posted inPolitical, Social

Opinion: Morality, Law and the Question of Gun Ownership

3 January 20262 January 2026

Patrick Carr from Hillvue writes that the question of gun ownership is not just a legal issue – it’s a moral one.

Posted inPolitical, Social

Opinion: One hard truth and one simple message

2 January 202616 January 2026

NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Atchison writes that someone is dying on the roads in our state almost every day, and the message of how to fix it is clear.

Posted inNational, Political, Something to Think About

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

23 December 20259 January 2026

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account 

Posted inPolitical, Regulars

Tougher gun laws will be written in Sydney – but they will land here

18 December 202517 December 2025

Dean Foley says we need to be sure tighter gun laws don’t just mean more red tape for people who were never the threat.

Posted inEnvironmental, Political

We don’t need or want the Narrabri Gas Project

17 December 202517 December 2025

Pat Schultz says: “For fourteen years I have been listening to Santos spin. We do not have a gas shortage problem; we have a gas export problem. The Pipeline Project through the Pilliga will further devastate the forest and poses a threat to water.”

Posted inPolitical

Nationals still working for New England

9 December 20259 December 2025

NSW National chairman Rick Colless says Barnaby Joyce will achieve nothing as a team of one, but The Nationals will still work to represent New England.

Posted inPolitical, Regulars

I take it all back, Barnaby’s a fool

9 December 202516 January 2026

RK Crosby says she thought Barnaby Joyce was one of the smartest strategists in conservative politics, but joining One Nation is just dumb.

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