Sally Edwards, the Libertarian Party’s candidate for the federal seat of Parkes, is no stranger to rural life or grassroots activism, but is a relative newcomer to politics.
New England Surrounds
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Surrounds, Parkes Electorate
Broad field to contest open seat of Parkes
For a long time it looked like The Nationals Jamie Chaffey would have little competition to replace the retiring Mark Coulton in Parkes, but the ballot draw has revealed a full field of ten candidates.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate
Meet Wendy Wales, Greens candidate, New England
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.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate
Meet the candidates in Muswellbrook
The New England’s federal candidates have had a chance to introduce themselves and debate on local issues at a local forum in Muswellbrook.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate
What do Upper Hunter residents think of Our Barnaby?
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.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate
Greens announce Muswellbrook teacher as New England candidate
Muswellbrook former teacher, activist and conservationist Wendy Wales has been announced as the Greens’ candidate for New England
Posted inMuswellbrook, New England Electorate, Roads and Infrastructure
Muswellbrook Bypass promised again
After years of delays and rescheduling, it appears the Muswellbrook Bypass is again an election carrot
Posted inEmergency management, New England Surrounds, Weather
Anxious wait, no respite as cyclone stalls off coast
An anxious wait for millions of people will continue after an unpredictable cyclone’s journey to the Australian coast stalled. Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s slowdown will provide no respite, with the delay […]
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Dorrigo Rangers Return as NERU gears up for 2025 Season
Excitement is building for the 2025 New England Rugby Union (NERU) season, with the return of the Dorrigo Rangers adding another layer of competition to an already thriving league
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Moree, New England Surrounds, Weather
Storms miss most of the New England, devastate Carinda
Last night’s severe storms seem to have stayed west of the New England, but beat a devastating path from Walgett to Mudgee, hitting Carinda the hardest.