If only 36 people were using the Beardy St Mall – either inside or outside the buildings – we hardly call it bustling with activity. So what will 36 parking spaces (the number proposed for the East Mall), an access road, lots of cars and SUV hoping to find a parking space, perhaps even the […]
Political
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Denise’s Desk: The War on Expertise – When Facts Become Optional
Denise writes that protecting our democracy means defending not only free speech, but also the place of evidence in our public life.
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Begin Rant: I don’t want your BS war
RK Crosby says we’re in a war on facts, on reality, on sanity – and you’re the only one who can stop it.
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Denise’s Desk: A Serious Party for Serious Times
Denise writes that what she witnessed in the national Australian Labor Party conference was the opposite of the slogans and outrage we see so often. It was the serious party we deserve.
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Begin Rant: Stopping misinformation at the source
If you were told Armidale is going to have no water for three years because of renewable developments, would you believe it? RK Crosby writes that ultimately the only way to stop misinformation is at the source.
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Roy’s Roundup: Disaster Threshold, services and respect
Read the latest newsletter from Member for Barwon Roy Butler
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Denise’s Desk: From Gravitas to Gimmicks
Denise writes that the people of New England once expected their federal representative to command respect through judgement, preparation and substance. Today, too often, headlines have replaced homework.
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Denise’s Desk: The Price of Privatisation
Denise says the essentials of every day life have both been increasingly privatised, and are the things which have become considerably more expensive.
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Opinion: There is a fund in Armidale being set up with your money. You have until July 14 to say something about it.
If you care about Armidale, then you should care about the future fund, and have your say by making a submission before they close on Tuesday.
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Begin Rant: On masculinities, femininities, and city planning
RK Crosby has summoned her inner academic to apply a critical gender lens to the Draft Armidale City Centre Vitality Plan, and concludes that Council needs a lesson in consent.