Cost-of-living pressures, terror attacks, widening inequality and financial crises — it’s no wonder Australians are angry. Yet danger lies in scapegoating, writes Professor Alan Gamlen
Posted inLetters
Letter: Farmers are struggling
Dr Naomi Malone, Director, Australian Association of Psychologists, writes that the findings of the 2026 Norco National Farmer Wellbeing Report (NC Times, August 21) are deeply concerning, but for those of us who live and work in rural communities, they are sadly not surprising.
Posted inNewsletters
State Matters: Defib grants, energy feedback and council awards.
Read the latest newsletter for Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: The War on Expertise – When Facts Become Optional
Denise writes that protecting our democracy means defending not only free speech, but also the place of evidence in our public life.
Posted inOpinion, Social
Opinion: Neurodivergent Children Are Asking to Be Seen, Not Fixed
Laetitia Andrac from Understanding Zoe says too often, we talk about neurodiversity as though awareness alone is enough – in reality, it isn’t. The real problem is the disconnect in how support is organised.
Posted inOpinion, Political
Opinion: Freeing the standards rule book backs the people who build, wire, plumb, manufacture and repair
Andrew Leigh, the
Assistant Minister for Productivity, writes this reform is a no brainer.
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.