RK Crosby with AAP, Author at New England Times

Accidents and road closures, Feature, Tourism, Walcha

Future of Walcha Motorcycle Rally to be “reassessed”

by RK Crosby with AAP2 days agoNovember 17, 2025

The future of the popular Walcha Motorcyle Rally may be in doubt following a “freak accident” that saw a demolition derby car drive into spectators, injuring 13 people.

Energy, Federal Politics

Liberals follow Nationals in scrapping net zero

by RK Crosby with AAP5 days agoNovember 15, 2025

The Liberals have dumped its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 ahead of talks with the Nationals to form the opposition’s final climate policy.

Entertainment, National News, Obituary, Tamworth

Broadcaster John Laws remembered as man of immense influence and mate

by RK Crosby with AAPNovember 10, 2025November 15, 2025

A towering figure on Australian radio, John Laws died peacefully at home at age 90.

Federal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate

“Going well? It wasn’t”: Joyce confirms he has not joined One Nation

by RK Crosby with AAPOctober 20, 2025October 21, 2025

Joyce has made his first public comments since the weekend’s email to members, saying he has not joined One Nation and urging all to ‘take it down a step’

Armidale, What's on

Double joy for local Catholics

by RK Crosby with AAPMay 10, 2025May 10, 2025

The Catholic community across the New England has experienced a rare and uplifting week of celebration, marked by two historic moments — the ordination of a new Bishop in Armidale and the selection of a new Pope in Rome.

Armidale, Australia Votes 2025, Crime, Guyra, Inverell, Uralla

Joyce pledges CCTV in Uralla, Inverell and Guyra as Coalition pivots to crime

by RK Crosby with AAPApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has announced plans today to allocate $435,000 in funding to provide CCTV security cameras while campaigning in Uralla

Australia Votes 2025

PM wins first debate against Dutton amid cynical claims of ‘distractions’

by RK Crosby with AAPApril 9, 2025April 10, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emerged as the winner of the first leaders’ debate of the federal election campaign, amid allegations of announcements to distract from Dutton’s performance.