As the Albanese government moved to freeze increases to the beer excise for the first time in 40 years, Barnaby Joyce argued that the excise should be scrapped completely to “save” regional pubs.
Barnaby Joyce
Posted inFederal Politics
Nationals membership surges after Barnaby’s departure
Both the Nationals and One Nation are using the defection of Barnaby Joyce to boost membership, as the former Nationals MP defends his party leader’s history of inflammatory racial rhetoric.
Posted inEnergy, New England, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
All headline, no policy: Nationals Net Zero alternative raises questions
Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
Posted inEducation, Grants and funding, Money, News
More local university study hubs on the way
Applications are open for community-owned organisations across the New England to apply for funding to establish and operate a Regional University Study Hub.
Posted inLocal News, News
New Federal funding for New England towns
Tamworth, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, and Inverell to receive cash for major infrastructure projects thanks to Federal Funding.