As the NSW Electoral Commission scrambles to defend its actions, the responsible minister has expressed ‘concern’ and kicked the problem to the tall grass of a parliamentary inquiry.
Investigation
Posted inEnergy, Investigation
Hydroelectric dream flows into the REZ
An idea spawned more than 30 years ago to build a hydroelectric scheme in the upper Macleay River region is set to become reality as part of the New England REZ.
Posted inInvestigation, Local Government Elections 2024, NSW Politics
Moree Plains voting issues bigger than Toomelah
As we continue our investigation into what went wrong on election day in Toomelah, we found every single booth in the Moree Plains Shire Council election, as well as postal votes, had issues in the count.
Posted inInvestigation, Local Government Elections 2024, NSW Politics, Toomelah
The Toomelah in the Electoral System
Something went very wrong at Toomelah’s polling booth in the local government elections held on September 14. Like a canary in a coal mine, the abnormal election result at Toomelah may have revealed a much bigger problem state wide.
Posted inInvestigation
You’re a friendly bunch: what we’ve learned from the ‘God’s Country’ series
If you’ve never left the New England, it’s difficult to appreciate how special it is As we wrap up our ‘God’s Country’ series, one thing is clear: we’re pretty friendly.
Posted inGunnedah, Investigation
Whitehaven draws many to greener grass in Gunnedah
Whether you’re driving a truck or a desk, there’s a good life on offer in the New England.
Posted inInvestigation, Tamworth
Three times the reason to make the move to Tamworth
When Reverend Geoff Flynn came to Tamworth in September last year he was, quite literally, the answer to the prayers of not one, but three congregations.
Posted inArmidale, Investigation
“I picked a good city!”: Car trouble creates an unexpected connection
Kim’s car overheated, resulting in her stopping in Armidale, connecting with some lovely people, and making it her home.
Posted inBaan Baa, Investigation, Narrabri
Following her heart to Narrabri
Daisy Lamb followed Farmer Todd to Narrabri, but the town has won her heart too.
Posted inArmidale, Investigation
Called to the home she didn’t know was home
With names like Handebo, Monckton, Curtis, Godley, Molloy, Carter and Beezley dominating her family tree, Deborah has moved home. She just didn’t know it at the time.