Hunter News | New England Times

$3.1m pledged for Scone equestrian precinct

by New England Times News DeskApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has announced an elected Coalition Government will commit $3.1 million to further develop Scone’s White Park equestrian facilities. Mr Joyce said boosting the town’s […]

Australia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate, New England Surrounds, Yetman

Joyce announces $10m in funding commitments with more to come

by RK CrosbyApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Barnaby Joyce has this week announced two multi-million-dollar funding commitments aimed at improving infrastructure and liveability in the region, with a third expected later today.

Australia Votes 2025, Energy, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate

The Muswellbrook debate at the heart of the election

by Meredith BlairApril 14, 2025April 15, 2025

The energy transition at the heart of election debate is personal for Muswellbrook residents.

Australia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate

Meet Wendy Wales, Greens candidate, New England

by Meredith BlairApril 11, 2025April 13, 2025

Greens candidate Wendy Wales, a long-time Muswellbrook local and former teacher, brings her passion for the environment and community to the federal election, focusing on renewables and cost of living.

Australia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate

Meet the candidates in Muswellbrook

by Meredith BlairApril 2, 2025April 4, 2025

The New England’s federal candidates have had a chance to introduce themselves and debate on local issues at a local forum in Muswellbrook.

Australia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate

What do Upper Hunter residents think of Our Barnaby?

by Meredith BlairApril 1, 2025April 4, 2025

With a change of electoral boundaries, the Hunter Valley centre of Muswellbrook Shire has now changed from the federal electorate of Hunter to New England.