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David Littleproud

Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Local News

‘We want him to stay’: Joyce urged to stick with Nats

blankby AAP24 hours agoOctober 19, 2025

The Nationals leader said Mr Joyce had not tendered his resignation from the party.

Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, New England Electorate

Bipartisan support delivers $2.5 million for farm safety after horror year

blankby RK CrosbyApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025

In a show of bipartisan unity, both Labor and the Coalition have pledged $2.5 million over three years to support Farmsafe Australia in its mission to make Australian farms safer places to live and work.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate

Veterans not forgotten in election as ANZAC Day approaches

blankby RK CrosbyApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

The break from tradition in avoiding public holidays has helped veterans get their issues on the election agenda, with pledges and claims flowing as ANZAC Day approaches.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, Parkes Electorate, Regional Development

Nationals offer regions a ‘fair go’ with $20b fund plan

blankby AAPApril 10, 2025April 12, 2025

An incoming coalition government would use commodity windfalls to set up a regional investment fund to address crises in health, infrastructure and childcare.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate, Roads and Infrastructure

Nats pledge to help stranded Aussies on road to care

blankby AAPApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

National’s candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has joined Nationals Leader David Littleproud and Senator Bridget McKenzie on a tour of infrastructure announcements.

Posted inFlood, Local News, Weather

Flooding impacts to persist after record rain

by RK Crosby with AAPMarch 30, 2025April 1, 2025

Minor flood warnings are in place for Gwydir, Peel and Namoi rivers as severe flooding affects Queensland and rain continues.

Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025, Business, Federal Politics, Health

Small and rural forgotten in Budget for big end of town

blankby RK CrosbyMarch 26, 2025March 30, 2025

Last night’s budget has come under intense criticism for ignoring small business and rural communities, while showering trinkets and favours on our biggest cities and businesses.

Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025

Coalition pledge to commit to CA biosecurity plan

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 24, 2025March 23, 2025

Cattle Australia (CA) has welcomed a pledge by the Coalition to enact in full its plans for smarter biosecurity system to protect Northern Australia and the industry across the country, and is calling on Labor to follow suit.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, New England Times Engage Poll

Engage Poll: Is New England ready to dump the Nationals?

blankby RK CrosbyMarch 19, 2025March 28, 2025

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 inAustralia Votes 2025, Childcare, Moree, Parkes Electorate

Nationals pledge childcare boost in Moree

blankby RK CrosbyFebruary 27, 2025March 2, 2025

Moree has the biggest shortage of available childcare places in the region, but relief is on offer should the Coalition win the upcoming federal election. Leader of The Nationals David […]

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