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.
Barnaby Joyce
Posted inEntertainment, National News, Obituary, Tamworth
Broadcaster John Laws remembered as man of immense influence and mate
A towering figure on Australian radio, John Laws died peacefully at home at age 90.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Federal Politics, Local News
All headline, no policy: Nationals Net Zero alternative raises questions
Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics
Nationals unanimous in abandoning net zero
The Nationals say Australia’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 is driving up power prices and shutting down industry.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
Barnaby more focused on the BOM than seating
Barnaby Joyce has been in the spotlight as parliament returns this week, with the Canberra Press struggling to understand that he is still a member of the Nationals, and still sitting with the Nationals in parliament, while choosing not to engage in partyroom discussions.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate, Tamworth
‘No throwing plates around the kitchen’ – Barnaby Joyce plans peaceful political exit
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce says his decision to step away from politics in the New England at the next federal election was about finishing on his own terms.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
“Going well? It wasn’t”: Joyce confirms he has not joined One Nation
Joyce has made his first public comments since the weekend’s email to members, saying he has not joined One Nation and urging all to ‘take it down a step’
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
‘We want him to stay’: Joyce urged to stick with Nats
The Nationals leader said Mr Joyce had not tendered his resignation from the party.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
Joyce will not contest next federal election
In a message sent to party members on Saturday morning, Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has revealed that he will not contest the seat of New England at the next federal election
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Walcha, Youth
Upgraded skate park open in Walcha
Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.