The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate to 4.35 per cent, delivering a third consecutive interest rate hike
Angus Taylor
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Local News
Coalition pledges to double fuel reserves with $800m storage plan
The Coalition wants to double Australia’s fuel reserves and build new storage, arguing the current crisis has exposed major gaps.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
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Government proposes new supply powers as fuel crisis continues
Fuel crisis continues as government proposes supply powers and Chaffey calls for tax cut.
Posted inFederal Politics, Gunnedah, National News
Taylor stacks new Liberal front bench with allies
Prominent conservatives will return to the front bench as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his first shadow cabinet.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Angus Taylor new leader of the Liberal Party
Angus Taylor has been elected Liberal leader after defeating Sussan Ley in a spill, deposing the party’s first female leader after less than a year.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy
Gas reserve, quick approvals heart of Dutton pitch
A gas reserve and $1 billion earmarked for pipelines and storage will bring down power prices, the opposition leader says, as he promises cost-of-living relief.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025
Dutton to pitch cheaper petrol in budget reply
Peter Dutton is expected to announce a pledge to halve the fuel excise in his speech in reply to the Budget tonight.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Money
Treasurer denies bribes, Barnaby says ‘it’s your sugar’
Labor is offering another $150 power bill rebate as a sweetener in tomorrow night’s budget, but Barnaby Joyce is reminding voters that’s your money.
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Annual charity cycling event spinning its wheels through New England
Get ready New Englanders, a pack of pollies are peddling into a town near you this week, raising funds for Wandering Warriors.