The NSW Coalition says insolvencies prove Labor is failing business. The same data shows collapses actually fell last year. So which figure tells the real story?
Gurmesh Singh
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Investigation, Local News, Long Read, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
The causes of bad numbers: culture and politics
In this final part of our New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at two known forces that corrupt the numbers: culture and politics.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
NSW farmers need urgent action on China beef tariffs
NSW Liberals and Nationals are urging the State Government to press Canberra for action after China’s new beef tariff hit exporters.
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Walcha
Packed gallery hears 22,000-signature New England transmission petition debate
Hundreds of people packed the public gallery of NSW Parliament on Thursday afternoon for a debate on a petition calling for the cancellation of the planned New England Renewable Energy Zone transmission line. Here’s what happened.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Energy, Glen Innes Severn Shire, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Uralla Shire
Local councils not consulted in Nationals plan to kill New England REZ
In a bizarre backflip, the Coalition has announced that if re-elected next March they would effectively abandon the New England REZ – and they didn’t consult councils before coming up with the destructive policy.
Posted inAgriculture, North Coast, Petitions
Nationals launch “Flick the Tick” petition
Nationals MPs have launched a “Flick the Tick” petition at Primex today, demanding stronger action and more funding to tackle the growing cattle tick threat across regional NSW.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Call to cut red tape amid fuel cost pressures
Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson is calling for cuts to red tape to help small businesses and farmers facing rising fuel costs.
Posted inEnergy, Local News, Money, Travel
Push for free public transport this Easter as fuel prices reshape travel
The NSW Opposition is calling for free public transport over the Easter long weekend, as new data shows rising fuel prices are already changing how Australians plan their holidays.
Posted inArmidale, Energy
Government still in denial on fuel supply issues
One retailer in Armidale has increased its prices over a three dollars a litre, while others have run out, and the government insists there is no supply issue.
Posted inNew England Surrounds, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Coffs Harbour MP new NSW Nationals Leader, Tamworth’s Kevin Anderson deputy
Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson has been elected unopposed as the new deputy leader of the NSW Nationals, joining newly installed leader and Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh at the helm of the state party.