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Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Local News, Money

Warning farmers may be forced to sell assets to cope with super tax changes

by Cameron MagusicJune 3, 2025June 4, 2025

New England’s farming community is likely to feel the brunt of proposed superannuation tax changes, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and financial advisers with clients in the region.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy, Local News, New England Electorate

More of Joyce’s “truth” on Net Zero after demotion to the back bench

blankby Tom PleveyMay 31, 2025June 2, 2025

Barnaby Joyce is upbeat and back at work, focused on fighting Net Zero after being dumped from the shadow ministry.

Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, New England Electorate

Joyce formally declared winner in New England

by Beth PlatfordMay 28, 2025May 30, 2025

Barnaby Joyce has been officially declared the winner of New England on the day he also lost his front bench position.

Posted inFederal Politics, Moree Plains Shire

Nat and Libs resume coalition discussions amid heated debate

blankby RK CrosbyMay 22, 2025May 25, 2025

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 inFederal Politics, National News

Nationals take pay cuts after axing deal with Liberals

blankby AAPMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

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

blankby RK CrosbyMay 20, 2025May 22, 2025

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 inFederal Politics, National News

First woman heads federal Libs, nuclear champion deputy

blankby AAPMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Sussan Ley will face the monumental task of rebuilding the Liberal Party after being elected its first female leader with nuclear champion Ted O’Brien deputy.

Posted inFederal Politics, National News

Littleproud retains Nats leadership, Ayres takes Industry, Libs to come

blankby RK CrosbyMay 13, 2025May 15, 2025

In a big start to the week in Canberra, very few roles have changed in the leadership of the new Government or the Nationals, with the Liberals and Greens still sorting out their new leaders.

Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes, Tamworth

New England Senator promoted to front bench

blankby RK CrosbyMay 10, 2025May 13, 2025

Local boy and Labor’s duty Senator for the New England, Tim Ayres, will be promoted to the front bench in the new Albanese Government.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Indigenous

A ‘David and Goliath battle’ ends in Nationals upset

blankby AAPMay 6, 2025May 10, 2025

The National Party has suffered a symbolic defeat in a key rural seat, with a party defector claiming victory after a hard-fought grassroots campaign.

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