Respected Anaiwan Elder Steve Widders says The Voice is about recognising that the Aboriginal people have been here for a long time, and we need to hear from them.
Federal Politics
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Federal Politics, Indigenous
The Voice: Mythbusting some of the many claims
Understanding what this referendum is about is not so straightforward, with many myths, misconceptions, and a lot of misinformation. Let’s debunk some of them…
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Moree
Out of the city and onto the farm: Peter Dutton, Mark Coulton, tour Moree to hear the real issues
Moree has hosted Pollies on the Plains this week as Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton and local Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton step out of the office and onto the farm to hear firsthand, the real issues of the land.
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Federal Politics
The Voice: Why are we having a referendum?
This is the first in a series of explainer articles about The Voice referendum, based off the things you’re telling us you want to know, let’s start with why we’re having a referendum.
Posted inFederal Politics
Last day to update electoral enrolment for Voice referendum
The Australian Electoral Commission is urging all Australian citizens 18 years and older to enrol to vote or check or update their details ahead of the deadline at 8pm today.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Indigenous
Thomas Mayo to visit Armidale for Voice event
Uluru Statement from the Heart signatory Thomas Mayo will speak on the upcoming Voice referendum at Armidale Town Hall on August 28.
Posted inFederal Politics, What's on
PM in Tamworth today
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be in Tamworth today to speak at the Bush Summit, but he is expected to be inundated by protestors.
Posted inFederal Politics
Coulton celebrates 15 years in office
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is celebrating his 15th anniversary with a special dinner in Dubbo.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Petition to get PM to keep his word on newborn screening
Better Access Australia has launched a petition calling for the Albanese Government to honour their election commitment to introduce a national newborn screening program.
Posted inFederal Politics
Labor’s budget hit and miss welfare payment plan
Welfare recipients have been named as one of the winners of Labor’s Tuesday night Federal Budget, but those on the front line say it isn’t enough.