Controversial Murray Darling Basin plan passes
A controversial deal between Greens and Labor to take water away from farmers in our region for the environment has passed the Senate.
A controversial deal between Greens and Labor to take water away from farmers in our region for the environment has passed the Senate.
Labor and Greens have announced a Murray Darling Basin deal to specifically target the Northern Basin for additional water buybacks.
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says the Government will take the time to properly assess an evaluation into the Armidale based APVMA.
The path forward for reconciliation is anything but clear after yesterday's referendum failed, with 75% of New Englanders voting no.
A national campaign to force state governments to be transparent about their road safety data has been endorsed by Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce.
Organisers say three hundred people marched in the streets of the Armidale CBD last Friday in support of the Voice to Parliament.
The New England Times polled 562 locals on The Voice and 53% say they intend to vote Yes in next week's referendum.
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.
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...
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.