Joyce has made his first public comments since the weekend’s email to members, saying he has not joined One Nation and urging all to ‘take it down a step’
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Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
‘We want him to stay’: Joyce urged to stick with Nats
The Nationals leader said Mr Joyce had not tendered his resignation from the party.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
Joyce will not contest next federal election
In a message sent to party members on Saturday morning, Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has revealed that he will not contest the seat of New England at the next federal election
Posted inFederal Politics, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Barnaby goes to bat for one of the New England’s smallest communities
Lower Creek, one of the smallest communities in the New England region, has found itself at the centre of attention, with Federal Member for New England Barnaby Joyce praising locals.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News
Government plays politics by allowing Joyce Net Zero bill to be debated
The Albanese Government has used a little trickery of parliament to highlight Coalition divisions on climate policy, allowing debate on Member for New England Barnaby Joyce’s Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025 – despite it being a private member’s bill that is unlikely to ever face a vote.
Posted inAgriculture, Economy, Federal Politics
Farmers push for productivity plan
NSW Farmers is urging the Australian Government to commit to a plan to drive productivity through the agricultural sector and get the economy back on track ahead of a national economic reform roundtable on Tuesday.
Posted inFlood, Grants and funding, Gunnedah, Narrabri, NSW Politics, Parkes Electorate
Councils dealing with new flood damage still waiting on approval for previous flood repairs
As locals recover from another major flood this month, Gunnedah and Narrabri Shire Councils are among councils still waiting for approval to undertake road repairs from floods that occurred more than three years ago.
Posted inEmergency management, Federal Politics, Local News, NSW Politics
Emergency Declaration finally comes through for snow storm – for some
After days of mounting pressure, disaster assistance has finally been activated for parts of the New England region following last weekend’s snowstorm and heavy rainfall.
Posted inEmergency management, Federal Politics, Local News, NSW Politics
Where’s our Emergency Declaration? Joyce, Moylan, call for support in snow storm recovery
The unexpectedly heavy snow fall of last weekend’s storm was fun to play in and great for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for locals to make a snowman in the front yard, but the damage was also widespread.
Posted inFederal Politics, Gunnedah, Parkes Electorate
Chaffey pledges to serve after a lifetime of challenges and dedication
Jamie Chaffey, the newly elected Member for Parkes, has delivered his first speech to Federal Parliament today, pledging to serve the people of his electorate with the same dedication and resilience that shaped his own life.