The future gas strategy has been criticised for misrepresenting the views of traditional owners, with calls for an apology from the federal government.
Federal Politics
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Coulton confused about mobile black spot funding
Nationals’ Mark Coulton has claimed that Labor skewed mobile phone black spot funding to their electorates, but it appears the Member for Parkes may have got his programs mixed up.
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$7.8b to connect REZ to grid
The NSW and Commonwealth governments have announced a $7.8 billion deal to boost energy infrastructure and connect the renewable energy zones, including the New England REZ, and Snowy 2.0 into […]
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics, Good News, Local News, New England Electorate, News, Parkes Electorate, Politics
Where can I get a democracy sausage on election day?
One of the most important questions on May 3 will be… where can I get a democracy sausage? We’ve got a list of places!
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YouGov Poll points to Labor retaining Government
Labor has had a reversal of fortune in the major polls with the latest YouGov poll showing working voters shifting away from the coalition.
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Tax cuts kick in today
After a long wait and much political tussling, the stage three tax cuts are finally about to come into effect – and not a moment too soon.
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Bad news for New England as parties set for another election focused on climate
We could be in for another election fought on climate and how the country reaches net-zero as parties hint at policies and strategies a year out from polling day.
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Budget gives money for drought, climate relief and sheep, but farmers don’t want it
Fury over a ban on live sheep export by sea is unlikely to be eased by a series of packages to manage drought and boost the agriculture workforce.
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4 mil for New England airports
Over $4 million has been granted to local airports, but Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is critical of how long it took to release the funding.