One of the most common refrains you’ll hear anytime commentators are talking about the New England electorate is that it’s a ‘very safe National seat’. But is it?
Explainers and backgrounders
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders
EXPLAINER: Enrolling to vote for the federal election
Enrolling to vote or updating your enrolment is a simple process
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders
EXPLAINER: When will the federal election be held?
The date of the next Australian federal election is still unconfirmed, but it has to be held by May 17, and political circles are pointing to April 12 as the most likely date.
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Local Government Elections 2024
The what, how and where of this Saturday’s local government election
You get to vote in a local government election this Saturday. Here’s all the details.
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Local politics
So, you want to run for Council?
If you were thinking about running for local council, you had better get yourself organised soon, as there’s a lot to know and do.
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Federal Politics, Indigenous
The Voice: Mythbusting some of the many claims
Understanding what this referendum is about is not so straightforward, with many myths, misconceptions, and a lot of misinformation. Let’s debunk some of them…
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Federal Politics
The Voice: Why are we having a referendum?
This is the first in a series of explainer articles about The Voice referendum, based off the things you’re telling us you want to know, let’s start with why we’re having a referendum.
Posted inArmidale, Explainers and backgrounders, Local politics, Quirindi, Tenterfield, Walcha
Explainer: Your rates increase and the role of IPART
A number of councils in our area are applying to IPART for an SRV that will increase your rates… but what is IPART, what do they do, and how can you have your say?