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Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Gunnedah Shire, Local politics

‘Keeping the doors open’: NSW councils to push for more federal funding

blankby Cameron Magusic20 hours agoDecember 13, 2025

It is a subject that many New England Mayors have campaigned hard for: restoration of the FAGs.

Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Tamworth

Nationals membership surges after Barnaby’s departure

by RK Crosby with AAP4 days agoDecember 10, 2025

Both the Nationals and One Nation are using the defection of Barnaby Joyce to boost membership, as the former Nationals MP defends his party leader’s history of inflammatory racial rhetoric.

Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Tamworth

‘Some hurt in this’: Joyce won’t be Hanson’s deputy

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAP5 days agoDecember 9, 2025

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has formalised his defection from the Nationals to One Nation, but he won’t serve as Pauline Hanson’s deputy.

Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate

Joyce confirms One Nation switch as staff depart and community patience wears thin

blankby RK CrosbyDecember 8, 2025December 8, 2025

In the latest twist in a political saga that now bores much of the New England, Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he will join One Nation, triggering further staff departures and deepening disquiet among voters.

Posted inFederal Politics, Local News

Canavan hopes to woo Joyce back to the Nationals

blankby AAPDecember 5, 2025December 8, 2025

Nationals senator Matt Canavan hopes to meet with now-independent MP Barnaby Joyce in New England after the ex-deputy prime minister resigned from the party.

Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Good News

NFF secures breakthrough on Right to Repair for farmers

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 2, 2025December 3, 2025

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has secured a Federal Government commitment to extend Right to Repair reforms to agricultural machinery, hailing it a historic win for farmers and a direct result of years of advocacy from the farm sector.

Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate

No animosity: Littleproud leaves the door open for Joyce to return to Nationals

blankby RK CrosbyNovember 30, 2025December 6, 2025

National Party Leader David Littleproud Nationals leader David Littleproud says he holds “no animosity” towards Barnaby Joyce and is leaving the door open for the New England MP to return to the party.

Posted inLocal News, New England Electorate

Not surprised: muted reaction to Barnaby quitting the Nationals

blankby RK CrosbyNovember 29, 2025December 6, 2025

Political operatives around the region are not surprised, and are not changing any of their campaign plans, in response to the news that the Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is now an Independent. 

Posted inFederal Politics, Local News

“With a heavy heart” Joyce resigns from National Party

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAPNovember 27, 2025November 28, 2025

Barnaby Joyce is jumping ship from the Nationals but hasn’t confirmed whether he will join right-wing minor party One Nation after rampant speculation over his future. 

Posted inAwareness Events, Domestic Violence, Federal Politics, NSW Politics, Women

Big investment in DV services on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

blankby Kath JacobsNovember 25, 2025November 28, 2025

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women has brought a major focus to government investment and community action this year, with both state and federal governments announcing significant funding aimed at preventing violence

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