Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has formalised his defection from the Nationals to One Nation, but he won’t serve as Pauline Hanson’s deputy.
New England Times Newsdesk with AAP
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
“With a heavy heart” Joyce resigns from National Party
Barnaby Joyce is jumping ship from the Nationals but hasn’t confirmed whether he will join right-wing minor party One Nation after rampant speculation over his future.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
Barnaby more focused on the BOM than seating
Barnaby Joyce has been in the spotlight as parliament returns this week, with the Canberra Press struggling to understand that he is still a member of the Nationals, and still sitting with the Nationals in parliament, while choosing not to engage in partyroom discussions.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Farmers push for legislated right to repair
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) joined global Right to Repair leaders, policymakers, industry representatives and academics at the 2025 Australian Repair Summit to map the future of Right to Repair.
Posted inEmergency management, Weather
Alfred downgraded to tropical low but danger remains
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low but millions of Australians – including New Englanders – have been warned to prepare for dangerous conditions including flash flooding, heavy rain and intense winds.
Posted inEmergency management, Weather
Northern NSW centre stage for TC Alfred
A major capital city and coastal communities in two states have been warned to prepare homes for a tropical cyclone and days of wild weather.
Posted inGood News, Tamworth
Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights
Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras. A sea of fluorescent colour, glittering floats and eye-capturing […]
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
NSW toughens bail laws again as jails reach breaking point
The number of young people locked up in NSW jails has spiked as more juveniles are refused bail after a controversial legislative crackdown and tougher rulings from judges. There were […]
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Polling points to Coalition win but independents likely to decide the election
Labor has a mountain to climb to prevent Peter Dutton from forming government at the next election, with polling predicting outer suburbs of Sydney to change hands.
Posted inFederal Politics, Indigenous, Social issues and services
Calls for change 17 years on from national apology
For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the “dire” reality for Indigenous children.