Letter: Critical Questions for the GM, ARC About His Rail Trail Plans

Recently Armidale Regional Council (ARC) General Manager James Roncon stated that he wants to “get the rail trail back on track.” In light of this, there are a number of important questions that need to be asked of the General Manager: Expenditure of Ratepayers’ Funds How much ratepayers’ money has been spent to date on preliminary work for the rail trail? Funding from Renewable Energy Companies How much money has been received or promised by renewable energy companies specifically for the rail trail’s construction or maintenance? Transparency and Authorisation Were the negotiations between ARC and renewable energy companies conducted transparently…

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Letter: Net Zero needs Barnaby to “re train” the region

Rick Banyard, Warratah West

Rick from Warratah West says: As a former farmer and truckie, I know the cost of diesel and road freight. What we really “Need” is trains – electrified rail linking Newcastle, Tamworth and Armidale to drive Net Zero and real regional growth.

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Letter: Promises & Secrets : Duval High School

Jack, Armidale

Jack from Armidale says this fine piece of journalism exposes the skulduggery of ARC politics, years of wasted funds and corruption. Time for New England to back real independents, not failed party hacks.

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Letter: Duval High School Sale

Steve Finch, Armidale

Steve from Armidale says I am no expert on legislation but at first glance it appears Council does not have the ability to dispose of the Duval land as proposed. The site was gifted for recreation and the law sets strict criteria on land disposal.

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Letter: Barnaby Joyce’s Comments Undermine Parliamentary Standards

Denise McHugh, Hillvue

Denise from Hillvue says: Barnaby Joyce’s crude, immature interjection during Question Time on September 4 was more than a poor choice of words. It was a stark reminder of the growing disregard for parliamentary decorum and an embarrassment to the people of New England.

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