Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced on Monday that he will not be recontesting the electorate of Parkes at the next federal election.
Federal Politics
Concern or Criticism: New England residents weigh in on Barnaby Joyce
New England residents weigh in in Barnaby Joyce’s latest media splash.
Senate Committee to investigate supermarket pricing, NFF call for transparency
A new Senate Committee will investigate the market power of the major supermarkets and their effect on the price of everyday groceries
Controversial Murray Darling Basin plan passes
A controversial deal between Greens and Labor to take water away from farmers in our region for the environment has passed the Senate.
Greens, Labor Murray Darling deal steals from New England farmers to give warm fuzzies to cities
Labor and Greens have announced a Murray Darling Basin deal to specifically target the Northern Basin for additional water buybacks.
Government mulls future of APVMA; Joyce starts petition
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says the Government will take the time to properly assess an evaluation into the Armidale based APVMA.
Referendum fails: New England votes No
The path forward for reconciliation is anything but clear after yesterday’s referendum failed, with 75% of New Englanders voting no.
Joyce: stop hiding road safety data
A national campaign to force state governments to be transparent about their road safety data has been endorsed by Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce.
Hundreds march for Yes in Armidale
Organisers say three hundred people marched in the streets of the Armidale CBD last Friday in support of the Voice to Parliament.
New England Times Poll: New England says Yes, but it’s close
The New England Times polled 562 locals on The Voice and 53% say they intend to vote Yes in next week’s referendum.