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.
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Posted inEnergy, Uralla
New England Solar recognised in Climate Council Choice Awards
The New England Solar Farm was recognised in the Climate Council Choice Awards for successfully integrating large-scale renewable energy with traditional farming.
Posted inArmidale, Australia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Trumpet of Patriots brings a royal touch to New England ballot
Seven candidates have been confirmed as being on the New England ballot for the federal election, with one latecomer apparently French royalty.
Posted inEducation, Environment, Uralla
Uralla students step up as conservation champions
Uralla Central School students have put up their hands to learn about their local environment from those who know and care for it best.
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 inArmidale
Origin community investment support welcomed
Origin learns first-hand how the New England Community Investment Program is supporting local community groups.
Posted inInverell, Youth
Inverell’s new Youth Think Tank holds their first meeting
A new Youth Think Tank will give Inverell’s youth a greater opportunity to voice their concerns and hopes for their community.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders, Parkes Electorate
EXPLAINER: Changes to the Parkes Electorate
Parkes has expanded south adding Condobolin, Forbes, Parkes and West Wyalong to its already enormous reach.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union
Nation’s largest primary-aged rugby carnival tackles Armidale this weekend
There will no doubt be some impressive scorelines this weekend, but it is the remarkable numbers behind the scenes that promise to make this year’s TAS Rugby Carnival one to remember.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Hospitals in ‘state of crisis’
“Our hospitals now are in a state of crisis.” says a local emergency doctor during the strike gripping the state this week.