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.
Posted inQuick Word
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?
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Social
Opinion: Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness
A new study found there is a significant risks from heavier use of social media by children. Read what the study found.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars, Social
Begin Rant: Are we now third class? The inland is being left even further behind
RK Crosby writes that there is a new divide emerging: it’s no longer city versus country, it’s city vs coast vs country, and we’re rapidly being demoted to third class citizens.
Posted inSolutions
Saving precious materials from the demolition of flood damaged homes
The flood exposed many things, including our unimaginative approach to managing waste. Find out how this team saved valuable materials from demolished homes in the Northern Rivers.