Labour candidate for the New England at the upcoming Federal Election Laura Hughes says her party is investing where it matters—and she will keep standing up for every corner of the electorate. Last January, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development...
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Locals & Tourists to Benefit from New Shelter at Centennial Parklands
Community members and visitors to Glen Innes will soon have even more to enjoy at Centennial Parklands. The ageing picnic shelter at the popular Centennial Parklands will be replaced with a modern and comfortable space in a convenient and accessible spot thanks to a...
AEC Warning on Third-Party Postal Vote Applications
The AEC is today warning voters about using unsolicited postal vote application forms from political parties, including via SMS prompts. While it is only ever the AEC who distributes postal vote ballot papers, unsolicited application forms - received via SMS,...
Public Service Cuts Will Hurt New England Veterans
The Coalition’s plan to gut the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) would have devastating consequences on ex-serving members lives and leave local veterans waiting years for the support they need, according to the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU).In the...
Candidates to Fight for New England
The Federal Seat of New England will have five candidates to choose from at this stage following the announcement on Friday that Australians will go to the polls on Saturday May 3rd. The Nationals Incumbent MP Barnaby Joyce will go head-to-head with Labour candidate...
Farmers Plea to Pollies: Prioritise Food Security This Federal Election
NSW Farmers has urged political parties to invest in agriculture and reverse the anti-farming policies driving surging food insecurity as the next federal election is called.One in six Australians experienced severe food insecurity in 2024 and NSW Farmers President...
Joyce Uncertain How National Debt Will Be Paid back
New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he fears about the national debt which is forecast to hit $1 trillion this financial year. Speaking on STA FM, Mr Joyce says one of the biggest expenditure items is money we now owe other people and the interest we have to pay for...
Moylan Calls on NSW Government to Address Deteriorating Maternity Services
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has called for a Parliamentary inquiry into rural and regional maternity services. Mr Moylan put forward a Notice of Motion in NSW Parliament on Wednesday requesting the NSW Government consider bundled funding for...
2025 BUDGET – A BALMAIN BUDGET BRAIN BURP
Like the tie you put on as you race out the door, is the 2025 Labor Budget. If only the Labor Government would care for those dealing with a cost-of-living crisis like they care for those wheeling and dealing in the intermittent power swindle. What is the hope offered...
