Three North Coast MPs have poured out their hearts for Dr Helen Haines in federal parliament. Hear what they said about heroes, anger online, and the day she returns.
Alison Penfold
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics
Terror probe after MP critically injured in attack
An attack on independent MP Helen Haines is being investigated by counter-terrorism authorities after she was allegedly intentionally hit by a man driving a Toyota Landcruiser outside her electorate office.
Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie, Travel
Rex flight suspension threatens Mid North Coast access to essential services
Mid North Coast residents could face higher airfares and greater difficulty accessing medical care and essential services following Rex Airlines’ decision to suspend Port Macquarie flights.
Posted inLocal politics, MidCoast
Alan Tickle takes the top job at MidCoast Council
MidCoast has a new mayor. Alan Tickle takes the top job, Jeremy Miller stays on as deputy, and the region’s federal MP says councils need steadier funding to keep roads and bridges up to scratch.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, Money
North Coast MPs back Coalition plan to halve fuel tax during price shocks
Fuel prices could be automatically halved during the next global oil shock, under a plan two North Coast MPs say would keep regional families and farmers moving.
Posted inFederal Politics, Good News, Grants and funding, Local News
Volunteer groups share funding boost
From Clarence Town’s Rural Fire Brigade to headspace Taree, 41 Lyne volunteer groups are sharing a $66,665 funding boost, with grants of up to $2,500 going to community organisations across the electorate.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, Taree
Red tape blocks surgeon working in Taree
He’s qualified, willing and wanted by two Taree hospitals, but a Canberra classification says the Manning doesn’t need this surgeon. Alison Penfold wants it fixed, now.
Posted inCrime, Federal Politics, National News, Social issues and services
Penfold backs Coalition tobacco tax cut as black market debate reignites
Lyne MP Alison Penfold says an 80 per cent tobacco tax cut is the only way to smash organised crime’s grip on illegal cigarettes, but a former detective says even that might not be enough.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News
Farmers need answers on Labor’s new environment laws
Can you clear a fence line or fix a creek crossing without Canberra’s say-so? Allison Penfold claims Labor’s new environment laws leave basic farm work in limbo.
Posted inLocal News
Nationals vow to fight Labor’s native forestry carbon credit plan
The Nationals have vowed to fight Labor’s native forestry carbon credit method.