Jamie Chaffey says his inspiration for standing in the federal election is seeded from frustrations in dealings with local council on supporting local businesses.
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Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Mark Carter, One Nation, Parkes
Mark Carter is standing as the One Nation candidate for Parkes, and says he’s a man who values action over talk.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025
NFF federal election scorecard puts parties under the microscope
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released its 2025 Federal Election Scorecard, revealing how the major parties stack up when it comes to agriculture and regional Australia. NFF President […]
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Tamworth
Meet Brent Larkham, One Nation, New England
Tamworth mechanic and first-time candidate Brent Larkham is taking his bid for the seat of New England to the people, one town and one conversation at a time.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Meet Todd Juchau, Trumpet of Patriots, New England
It took many years for His Royal Highness Prince Todd Charles Juchau, Protector of the Faithful, Defender of the Kingdom to accept his princehood but now he is looking to serve his people as the endorsed candidate of the Trumpet of Patriots party in New England.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Local politics, New England Electorate, Uralla
“Very shallow” Uralla draft housing strategy undermines election pledges
A draft housing strategy for Uralla put out for public comment over the last two months has caused considerable concern and confusion for locals, and made a mockery of federal election pledges.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Gunnedah, Parkes Electorate
5000 kilometres to stand out on a ballot of nobodies
At some point yesterday on his drive from Burren Junction to Gunnedah, Labor candidate for Parkes Nathan Fell passed 5000 kilometres travelled in just two weeks – but most of his competitors aren’t showing up at all.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Sport
Heading to Magic Round? Vote before you go
The AEC are urging voters who are heading to Magic Round in Brisbane this weekend to vote early.
Posted inArmidale, Australia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Meet Holly Masters, Family First Party, New England
Speech Pathologist and mother of two, Holly Masters, is stepping up as Family First Party’s Candidate for New England because she is passionate about family and freedom.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate, Youth
Youth vote a lurking threat to electoral certainty
Millennials and Gen Z now represent 47 per cent of the electorate, with more than 90 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds registered to vote, but they’re also the most disillusioned voters.