The latest New England Times Engage Poll has revealed Barnaby Joyce has converted a large number of New England voters to One Nation, but most only if they are voting for him personally.
Barnaby Joyce
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Local News, Money
Regional Australia braces city-biased budget
Regional Australia is bracing for a tough federal budget night, with Inland Rail axed north of Parkes and local leaders warning the regions are being left behind while billions flow to city projects.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Grants and funding, Moree, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Inland Rail axed, local projects in limbo
The federal government’s cost cutting ahead of the budget will include axing of the Inland Rail project already under construction, with the shocks to be felt keenly in the New England.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, National News
Joyce backs Hanson as repeat hiring of convicted rapist sparks backlash
Barnaby Joyce has backed Pauline Hanson’s defence of a convicted rapist repeatedly hired by One Nation, arguing people should be allowed to rebuild their lives.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Government gives in and cuts excise, heavy vehicle user charge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that as a result of today’s National Cabinet meeting, fuel excise will be halved for three months and the heavy vehicle user charge will be zeroed to provide immediate relief.
Posted inGrants and funding, Volunteering
Next round of volunteer grants closing soon
Not-for-profit organisations across the New England and Parkes electorates are being urged to act quickly, with applications for the latest round of Australian Government Volunteer Grants closing soon.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Local News, National News
Barnaby Joyce calls for fuel rations, says Hanson uneducated
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has called for fuel rationing to ensure that trucks can get the fuel they need to keep the nation moving.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Gunnedah, National News
Fuel crisis sparks animal welfare warnings as Bowen finally acts
Animal welfare concerns are mounting across regional Australia as the federal government finally moved to ease fuel supply pressures that farmers say are threatening livestock transport, planting and the daily operation of rural industries.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Tamworth
No fuel, no clue: Government blames panic buying as local suppliers run empty
If you see a Transwest truck on the road in the next couple of days, it’s likely to be empty. But the federal government says you’re the problem.
Posted inFederal Politics, Tamworth
Conspiracy theory of Joyce for PM gains momentum
One of the more far-fetched conspiracy theories circulating in political circles to explain the defection of Barnaby Joyce to One Nation last month was that it was part of an elaborate plan to both neutralise the party as a political threat – and ultimately elevate Joyce to the prime ministership.