Nathan Fell, Labor’s candidate for Parkes, didn’t think running in an election was something he’d do, because politicians don’t look and sound like him.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Glen Innes, Good News, Grants and funding
New DV refuge coming to Glen Innes
The NSW Government is providing $7.6 million for the construction of a new core and cluster domestic violence refuge in Glen Innes.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Veterans not forgotten in election as ANZAC Day approaches
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, Explainers and backgrounders, Parkes Electorate
When and where to vote in Parkes
Early voting begins on Tuesday April 22, and election day is on May 3. Here’s all the information you need about when and where to vote in Parkes.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders, New England Electorate
When and where to vote in New England
Early voting begins on Tuesday April 22, and election day is on May 3. Here’s all the information you need about when and where to vote in New England.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Early voting begins today
Early voting for the 2025 federal election officially kicks off today, and the AEC is urging voters to plan ahead and be prepared.
Posted inBingara, Gwydir Shire, Phones and internet
Telstra delivers gaslighting instead of chocolate to Bingara for Easter
Telstra has blamed ‘congestion’ for the significant failure in mobile services that has been affecting customers in Bingara for the past week.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders, New England Electorate
How to Vote in the seat of New England
Here’s what you need to know to make your vote count if you are registered to vote in New England.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders, Parkes Electorate
How to Vote in the seat of Parkes
Here’s what you need to know to make your vote count in the seat of Parkes.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate, New England Surrounds, Yetman
Joyce announces $10m in funding commitments with more to come
Barnaby Joyce has this week announced two multi-million-dollar funding commitments aimed at improving infrastructure and liveability in the region, with a third expected later today.