In a show of bipartisan unity, both Labor and the Coalition have pledged $2.5 million over three years to support Farmsafe Australia in its mission to make Australian farms safer places to live and work.
Federal Politics
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Nathan Fell, Labor candidate, Parkes
Nathan Fell, Labor’s candidate for Parkes, didn’t think running in an election was something he’d do, because politicians don’t look and sound like him.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Awareness Events, Local News
$22 million to commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, an elected Coalition Government has promised $22 million towards community projects.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Early voting centres closed on ANZAC Day
Reminder: Early voting centres are not open on ANZAC Day or Sunday 27 April. Check your local polling booths.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Petrus Van Der Steen, Trumpet of Patriots, Parkes
Petrus Van Der Steen is stepping up to the election stage for the third time, contesting Parkes for the TOP.
Posted inArmidale, Australia Votes 2025, Crime, Guyra, Inverell, Uralla
Joyce pledges CCTV in Uralla, Inverell and Guyra as Coalition pivots to crime
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has announced plans today to allocate $435,000 in funding to provide CCTV security cameras while campaigning in Uralla
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Veterans not forgotten in election as ANZAC Day approaches
The break from tradition in avoiding public holidays has helped veterans get their issues on the election agenda, with pledges and claims flowing as ANZAC Day approaches.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Meet Barnaby Joyce, Nationals, New England
Incumbent New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he is ready to deliver for the region for another term as he looks to retain his seat in the upcoming Federal Election.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Invergowrie, New England Electorate
Meet Natasha Ledger, Independent, New England
Natasha Ledger isn’t your average newbie political candidate, and she’s running again for New England.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders, Parkes Electorate
When and where to vote in Parkes
Early voting begins on Tuesday April 22, and election day is on May 3. Here’s all the information you need about when and where to vote in Parkes.