Coalition policy of cutting public servants is sharply at odds with Barnaby Joyce’s legacy on fighting for public service jobs, with no sign regional public servants will be spared from the proposed cuts.
Barnaby Joyce
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, NSW Politics, Sport, Workers and Unions
NSW Government axes regional Office of Sport staff
On Friday, 30 regionally based staff in the NSW Government Office of Sport were told they may no longer have jobs.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Glen Innes, New England Electorate, Rugby League, Sport
Joyce turns the lights on for Glen Innes footy
Barnaby Joyce visited Mead Park Oval in Glen Innes to announce a Coalition Commitment to install new lighting for the Magpies to train and play after dark.
Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth
Biosecurity trumps beef tariffs
The Australian beef industry has joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Coalition in defending strict biosecurity protocols that prevent the import of fresh US beef into Australia. Read more here.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate
Meet the candidates in Muswellbrook
The New England’s federal candidates have had a chance to introduce themselves and debate on local issues at a local forum in Muswellbrook.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate
What do Upper Hunter residents think of Our Barnaby?
With a change of electoral boundaries, the Hunter Valley centre of Muswellbrook Shire has now changed from the federal electorate of Hunter to New England.
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.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, New England Times Engage Poll
Engage Poll: Is New England ready to dump the Nationals?
New England is National Party heartland, but the results of the latest New England Times Engage Poll indicate this love affair may be at risk of ending.
Posted inDeepwater, Local festivals and shows
Three thousand turn out to celebrate Deepwater Races turning 160
Thousands travelled from all around to celebrate the 160th anniversary of one of the region’s most beloved country races.