Last night’s budget has come under intense criticism for ignoring small business and rural communities, while showering trinkets and favours on our biggest cities and businesses.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Education
Police accused of striking student at Armidale Secondary College incident
An incident at Armidale Secondary College on Tuesday morning led to a school lockdown, and ended with arrests, people in hospital, a police officer accused of striking a child, and school leadership accused of suspending students who were not involved.
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Federal Politics
Explainer: Budget night jargon
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along to budget coverage while secretly wondering what on earth they’re talking about, this list is for you.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Muswellbrook, New England Electorate
Greens announce Muswellbrook teacher as New England candidate
Muswellbrook former teacher, activist and conservationist Wendy Wales has been announced as the Greens’ candidate for New England
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders
Myth buster: parliamentary records and other official-looking misinformation
Tools like ‘They Vote for You’ are often promoted as a good thing to help you decide how to vote. But are they?
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, New England Times Engage Poll
Engage Poll: Is New England ready to dump the Nationals?
New England is National Party heartland, but the results of the latest New England Times Engage Poll indicate this love affair may be at risk of ending.
Posted inMuswellbrook, New England Electorate, Roads and Infrastructure
Muswellbrook Bypass promised again
After years of delays and rescheduling, it appears the Muswellbrook Bypass is again an election carrot
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders
EXPLAINER: Preferential voting
There is a great deal of confusion around preferential voting, but only you decide where your preferences go.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Times Engage Poll
Engage Poll: Honesty with some communication skills, please
POLL RESULTS: New Englanders are most looking for honesty, a brain at work, and good communication skills when they consider which candidate to vote for in an election.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders, New England Electorate
EXPLAINER: Changes to the New England Electorate
Muswellbrook and half of Gwydir Shire are now part of the New England electorate