Barnaby Joyce Archives | New England Times

Feature, Federal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate

No animosity: Littleproud leaves the door open for Joyce to return to Nationals

by RK Crosby24 hours agoNovember 30, 2025

National Party Leader David Littleproud Nationals leader David Littleproud says he holds “no animosity” towards Barnaby Joyce and is leaving the door open for the New England MP to return to the party.

Feature, Local News, New England Electorate

Not surprised: muted reaction to Barnaby quitting the Nationals

by RK Crosby2 days agoNovember 28, 2025

Political operatives around the region are not surprised, and are not changing any of their campaign plans, in response to the news that the Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is now an Independent.

Feature, Good News, Tourism, Walcha

Local success brewed to perfection: Walcha Coffee honoured at state awards

by Beth Platford3 days agoNovember 28, 2025

Business NSW New England North West has recognised the outstanding achievements of local entrepreneur Cameron Hayton and his team at Walcha Coffee.

Federal Politics, Local News

“With a heavy heart” Joyce resigns from National Party

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAP4 days agoNovember 28, 2025

Barnaby Joyce is jumping ship from the Nationals but hasn’t confirmed whether he will join right-wing minor party One Nation after rampant speculation over his future.

Politics, Weather

$96.5m BOMB: new BOM website cost 20 times more than originally claimed

by RK Crosby with AAPNovember 24, 2025November 28, 2025

Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is leading a chorus of criticism this morning after it was revealed the near-universally loathed new Bureau of Meteorology website cost taxpayers $96.5 million, rather than the $4 million it originally claimed.

Local News, New England Times Engage Poll, Politics

Barnaby, it’s time to go

by RK CrosbyNovember 21, 2025November 23, 2025

The latest New England Times Engage Poll has found that Barnaby Joyce has chosen the right time to move on, with New Englanders grateful for his service, but not wanting him to change his mind and contest the next election. Nor join One Nation.

Accidents and road closures, Tourism, Walcha

Future of Walcha Motorcycle Rally to be “reassessed”

by RK Crosby with AAPNovember 16, 2025November 18, 2025

The future of the popular Walcha Motorcyle Rally may be in doubt following a “freak accident” that saw a demolition derby car drive into spectators, injuring 13 people.