Barnaby Joyce is upbeat and back at work, focused on fighting Net Zero after being dumped from the shadow ministry.
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Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, New England Electorate
Joyce formally declared winner in New England
Barnaby Joyce has been officially declared the winner of New England on the day he also lost his front bench position.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics
Farmers, greenies divided over ‘dirty’ bounty deal
The premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs, but it has come with scrutiny.
Posted inFederal Politics, Moree Plains Shire
Nat and Libs resume coalition discussions amid heated debate
The he-said, she-said, drama of the Nationals and Liberals has continued, with some movement towards reconciliation today, but some prominent New England leaders think they should stay separate.
Posted inLocal politics, Tourism
High end fees for High Country camping
Camping in New England High Country national parks could get a whole lot more expensive under a new tiered fee system proposed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Nationals take pay cuts after axing deal with Liberals
Senior Nationals MPs have sacrificed money and power to walk away from a political pact with the Liberals after policy disagreements in four key areas.
Posted inFederal Politics
Nats break up with Libs and end coalition
Any Nationals MPs eyeing off front bench portfolios can kiss that dream goodbye as the Nationals voted this morning to end the coalition with the Liberals.
Posted inHousing, NSW Politics
Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up
Significant changes have come into effect for renters, with new rules on evictions and tenant rights regarding pet ownership now in place.
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Healthier, active communities backed by new path projects
Over $50 million being invested in active transport infrastructure like footpaths and cycleways by the NSW Government, including funding for three local projects.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Glen Innes Council pleased with community input
Glen Innes Severn Council’s Shaping Tomorrow community engagement program has reached its halfway mark, with key themes emerging as the process gathers momentum.