Andrew Leigh, the
Assistant Minister for Productivity, writes this reform is a no brainer.
Posted inOpinion, Political
North Coast Times Engage
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Lismore Alliance doesn’t speak for me
Re: CSIRO report provides roadmap for flood resilience As a long-term business owner and operator in Lismore, I can confirm there is as much diversity of opinions within the Northern Rivers “business community” as there is outside the ‘business community”. The Lismore Alliance does not speak for me or my business, primarily because I have […]
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Political, Regulars, Social
Begin Rant: Stopping misinformation at the source
If you were told Armidale is going to have no water for three years because of renewable developments, would you believe it? RK Crosby writes that ultimately the only way to stop misinformation is at the source.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: A Serious Party for Serious Times
Denise writes that what she witnessed in the national Australian Labor Party conference was the opposite of the slogans and outrage we see so often. It was the serious party we deserve.
Posted inNewsletters
State Matters: HSC, trackwork, trees and grants
Read the latest newsletter for Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell.
Posted inBusiness, Opinion
Opinion: Why Payday Super is more than just a payroll change
Laurence McLean writes that Payday Super is one of the most significant workplace reforms in years with an operational impact that goes well beyond payroll.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Social
Opinion: Dismantling the Manosphere
It takes 23 minutes for a social media account mimicking a 16- to 18-year-old boy to be fed misogynistic content. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Social Services, says the manosphere peddles outrage for profit, and we need to push back on the algorithms that amplify it.
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QW: What difference?
RE: NSW gun licence rules tighten from today – So what difference will it make from having a 5 year gun license compared to a 2 year gun licence being issued other than another huge increase in the cost to licensed shooters and another money grab from from government ?
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Begin Rant: It’s the economy stupid
RK Crosby writes that she doesn’t understand why the Liberals are not hammering that Australians are worse off under the current per capita recession, and the only thing saving us is immigration.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Legacy? What Legacy?
Denise asks what is the legacy of Pelican Pauline?