‘Make the platforms safer’: what young people really think about the social media ban
From next Wednesday, thousands of young Australians under 16 will lose access to their accounts across ten social media platforms, as the teen social media ban takes effect.
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Macca’s weeds: Lucerne Growing Tips
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.
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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.
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IDPwD – A day of inclusion for some
RK Crosby writes that the International Day for People with Disabilities is all about inclusion, but some disabilities are left out.
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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.
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Ensemble Apsley sheer joy
Richard Maddox says move over Australian Chamber Orchestra – there’s a new kid on the block.
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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 compensation. Our constitutional forefathers never envisage the situation where the federal government of the day would take land from people by stealth but that is exactly what has happened with…
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QW: Time to return to an independent
”There are more One Nation members now in Tamworth than there are Nationals members.” Barnaby Joyce SMH 011225 Perhaps it is time to return to an INDEPENDENT representative of the community voters.
Keep readingLetter: Barnaby, it’s time to go.
Jack from Armidale says Joyce’s 12 years delivered little for New England, contrasting his record with past independent wins like Bolivia Hill and the Scone bypass. He argues the region needs representatives who actually get things done.
Keep readingQW: “With a heavy heart” Joyce resigns
Jan Kleeman says: Barnaby Joyce’s “heavy heart” syndrome stems from the fact that no-one in Parliament …not even his biggest political ally Senator Canavan, has fallen for his bizarre political stunts and posturing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chaffey’s Corner: Last sitting week of the year
Jamie Chaffey recently met with Shanna Whan of Sober in the Country, attended the Dubbo Regional Sports Awards, and is concerned about Telstra outages and the Central West Orana REZ,
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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.
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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.
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Denise’s Desk: City Racing Gets the Glory While the Bush Gets the Bill
Denise McHugh says the Act review is a long overdue chance to fix a system that’s favoured the city while country clubs struggle. Racing NSW’s power has gone unchecked for too long, and regional racing deserves transparency and a fair go.
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Engage Poll Results: Leadership and Candidates
Read all the numbers form the most recent Engage Poll on Joyce, candidates, and directly eelcted mayors.
Keep readingQW: Mudgee stands with New England
Michael Sweeney from Mudgee says regional communities are united in the battle to restore their railways, after years of being dismissed by governments and TfNSW despite strong evidence and support.
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The Breaking News that Wasn’t
Jan Kleeman writes that all the huffing and puffing in the Coalition over the last six months has changed nothing.
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