Farmers, families and advocates are calling on all side of politics to improve “dire” access to childcare in the rural areas, where there are years-long waiting lists.
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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
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025
Cyclone blows PM’s April 12 election plan off course
The prime minister has cut speculation he could call an election by Monday, saying this is not the time for politics as a cyclone nears.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Education, New England Electorate
Laura Hughes backs education deal for NSW schools
Labor candidate for New England and primary school teacher Laura Hughes has welcomed the landmark agreement to fully and fairly fund New South Wales public schools.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Nundle
Hills Of Gold Wind Farm approved for Nundle
The Hills Of Gold Wind Farm planned for around Nundle has been approved by the Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders, New England Electorate
Myth Buster: Is New England a Safe Seat?
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?
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025
Election date questions ‘crass’ amid cyclone threat
A senior minister says talk of when the prime minister will call a federal election is irrelevant due to the threat of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025
Ag groups welcome food security plan
Ag groups have welcomed the pledge from Labor that the government will develop a national food security strategy, Feeding Australia, to strengthen the country’s food system if re-elected.
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, Indigenous, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
AEC work underway to ensure remote, Indigenous votes are counted
Following electoral disaster in Toomelah at last year’s council election, the Australian Electoral Commission is pulling out all the stops to make sure that those who live remotely or in small villages have their vote counted.