Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has ratcheted up the rhetoric to a campaign footing already, travelling to the new boundaries of his electorate and talking crime and fear to win some votes.
Barnaby Joyce
Posted inBusiness, General News, Tamworth
Joyce, Anderson, mayor and union criticise QantasLink ‘shock’ decision to end maintenance in Tamworth
Politicians from all three levels of government and the AMWU have criticised the QantasLink decision to end aircraft maintenance at Tamworth
Posted inGlen Innes
Glen Innes unveils new amenities and playground in Centennial Parklands
Glen Innes Severn Council has unveiled the new amenities, outdoor seating area and children’s playground in Centennial Parklands.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Calls for Barnaby to resign. Again.
It’s been less than six months since the Albanese et al last brayed about the need for Mr Joyce to resign from his role.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
‘Come back, Akubra’ says long-time supplier and Inverell family business
Local Inverell business, Bakers Barn, were recently told they can no longer sell the Akubra hats they have stocked for over 35 years.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
“It’s a stock route”: leaders struggle to understand AEC redistributions
The release of the proposed redistributions of federal electorates in New South Wales has left many scratching their heads.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Bad news for New England as parties set for another election focused on climate
We could be in for another election fought on climate and how the country reaches net-zero as parties hint at policies and strategies a year out from polling day.
Posted inFederal Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth, Water
Joyce: Dungowan Dam back on if Coalition wins next election
An animated Barnaby Joyce has said that the cancelled New Dungowan Dam project “is back on the table” if the Coalition is re-elected.
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Quirindi, Roads and Infrastructure, Water, Werris Creek
Opening of Quipolly Water Project secures the future for the Liverpool Plains
The long fought for Quipolly Water Project is now delivering good quality water to the people of Werris Creek and Quirindi, and a hopeful future for growth in the Liverpool Plains.
Posted inGrants and funding
A financial boost for volunteers
Volunteer organisations from across the electorate of New England are this week receiving news of their successful applications for the 2023-2024 Volunteer Grants.