Barnaby Joyce said his colleague was wrong on One Nation’s migration numbers, then confirmed that PALM workers don’t count. But he refused to say what skilled workers the New England would have to go without.
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Posted inMoonbi, Roads and Infrastructure
Moonbi intersection reopens after flood damage repairs
Moonbi’s George Street and River Street intersection is open again, four years after flood damage closed it, following a $1.45 million repair project.
Posted inArts, Feature, Fundraiser, Tenterfield
Tenterfield arts hub launches $100 Club appeal to mark 150th anniversary
Tenterfield’s School of Arts is turning 150 — and marking it with a community-powered $100 Club, aiming to raise $15,000 to keep the historic museum and theatre thriving.
Posted inBendemeer, Education, Feature
Bendemeer student powers towards mining career during National Skills Week
Bendemeer student Ava Gregory is turning her passion for hands-on work into a career in mining after completing two TAFE NSW qualifications.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News, New England Electorate, What's on, Woolbrook
New Englanders to get some answers from ‘King Rat’ Barnaby Joyce
Barnaby Joyce will address his dramatic defection from the Nationals and his new political partnership with Pauline Hanson in an Australian Story episode airing on Monday night.
Posted inFeature, Moree
Sylvia’s Fabrics celebrates 50 years in Moree
Moree businesswoman Sylvia Broderick has been recognised for 50 years in business and as the longest-serving tenant of the Council-owned Max Centre.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Federal Politics, Immigration, Local News, National News, New England Electorate
One Nation’s real migration plans revealed to be bigger than Labor’s
One Nation’s promise to “slash” migration to 130,000 has become a policy to increase migration to at least 230,000, live on national TV.
Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Tenterfield
New Molesworth Street bridge to improve safety and flood resilience
Work is set to begin on a new flood-resilient bridge in Tenterfield, promising safer and more reliable access for residents during severe weather.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Hillgrove, Sport
Hillgrove teen wins Tahs scholarship
Hillgrove’s Rocco Eastwood, 15, has landed the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship and a training stint with a Sydney Premier club.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Fundraiser
Armidale artists unite for Bach Festival
An Armidale guitar duo and a poet are teaming up for a one-off show blending music and spoken word, with every dollar going to the 2027 New England Bach Festival.