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Net Zero

Posted inEnvironmental, Opinion, Political

Barnaby’s Net Zero Rants: Right for the Wrong Reasons

27 October 202527 October 2025

Jan Kleeman says the idea of net zero has been hijacked – twisted from a scientific goal into political spin. Real climate action, she argues, means cutting emissions to zero now, not relying on future promises or unproven technology.

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

1 October 202520 October 2025

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.

Posted inEnvironmental, Featured, Political, Regular columns

Why I no longer support Net Zero

22 September 202524 October 2025

Last week, RK Crosby came to the realisation she no longer supports the goal of Net Zero emissions – but not because of anything Barnaby said.

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