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Where our lopsided economy is really at
Don Fuller. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has been trumpeting the economic information provided by the latest CommSec State of the States Economic Report, claiming that this was clear evidence of the government’s success in rebuilding the NT economy.
A monument to division: McArthur
Victoria has made history, but at what cost to democracy, equality, and social cohesion? Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur has condemned the Allan Labor Government’s Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, describing it as “a monument to division” that undermines equality before the law and the unity of all Victorians.
Cheaper electricity, secure jobs and lower emissions: Littleproud
...The Nationals are announcing an all-energy approach, to deliver the lowest possible electricity prices for Australian households and businesses, while maintaining reliability and lowering emissions. ??Australia can’t afford Labor’s Net Zero plan, which Labor cannot achieve anyway.
Beehive Chimney: inside info
A small number of local stakeholders were invited by Parks Victoria to climb the scaffolding around Maldon’s Beehive Chimney and inspect the remedial works project on Monday 27 October. It was terrifying and informative, but some members of the community took the opportunity to express discontentment about how the process has been communicated.
It’s time for connecting with culture: dancing, drumming – and defibrillators!
Though the weather was as wet and grey as predicted, the inside of the Memorial Hall was the complete opposite; bright, warm, and full of colour for the Donald Multicultural Festival! ... Enjoyed by all, and an event that tries to get bigger and better year after year, this year’s festival showcased how every community is built by so many people.
Alan McCulloch
Brendan Atkins. "On a knoll commanding a wide view of peaceful mountain, reef and sea, there stands a monolith, erected to the memory of Allan McCulloch, naturalist, an outstanding figure in the history of the island", says cinematographer Frank Hurley in Jewel of the Pacific, his 1932 travelogue about Lord Howe Island.
Amazing feat by two local Dads
Two Allora families have returned from a successful 11 day cycling adventure through France and the UK. Mark Mason and James Turner completed the 1200km ride from Lourdes France to Lords Cricket Ground in London to raise funds and awareness for type 1 diabetes research.
The Lord Howe Island Signal, 31 October 2025
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Puppies in purple for Jacaranda Festival
This year, for the first time, Assistance Dogs Australia pups will be featuring in the Grafton Jacaranda Festival Parade on Saturday 1 November, resplendent in purple crowns and accompanied by the ADA team, their community carers and Serco staff.
Local family business joins a national family
After two decades of independent operation in Barham, New South Wales real estate gun Lauren Polkinghorne has joined the Ray White network. The Ray White Barham principal is eager to bring together local expertise with national backing in a move that promises exciting opportunities for the Murray River community.
Hub report focuses on freight shortfalls
The Murray Region Forestry Hub recently hosted its managers, representatives from relevant government agencies and industry groups at a conference. A number of items were listed for discussion as well as a packed field trip including the Visy Pulp and Paper Mill, Hyne Timber, Fire impacted plantation regrowth sites and a trip to Ardrossan to see first hand some of the fire infrastructure investment.
Grong Grong Horse Sports ready to stage first event
Sean Cunningham. It's been all hands on deck recently for the Grong Grong Horse Sports (GGHS) group as members throw their energy into reviving the town's old rodeo grounds and plan a busy calendar of events. The grounds are being rejuvenated thanks to the dedication and determination of a small, but passionate group of GGHS volunteers.
Denmark voters turn out for Alex
Patricia Gill. Forty-six per cent of voters turned out on October 18 in the Shire of Denmark elections in which local GP Alex Sleeman stormed home to victory with 1024 primary votes. In second place on primaries, was incumbent deputy shire president Jan Lewis on 368 and third, sitting councillor Clare Campbell, 279.
Hodgson Vale property sells for pretty penny
The property ‘Floristan’, totalling 490 acres (198 hectares) at Hodgson Vale, recently sold at auction for $6.6 million. Situated on the corner of Luck Road and the New England Highway, the historic property includes a homestead built circa 1900, as well as a manager’s residence.
Farmers slam compulsory access coercion: VFF
Farmers in the path of the controversial VNI West Transmission Project are set to be steamrolled following the issuing of Section 93 notices to landholders along the proposed VNI West transmission project route, effectively granting compulsory access to private land.
Council raises concerns over Warracknabeal Energy Park
Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) is concerned about the potential impacts of this major renewable energy project on housing, the local workforce, and roads. Councillors last night endorsed the HRCC submission to the Environment Effect Statement (EES) Inquiry into the proposed Warracknabeal Energy Park.
Public misled for decades over koala numbers: Kemp
The latest national koala population estimates from CSIRO’s National Koala Monitoring Program (NKMP) have revealed a staggering leap in koala numbers that upends years of alarmism. The 2025 CSIRO report estimates the listed population between 398,000 and 569,000, a dramatic rise from the 2024 estimate of just 95,000 to 238,000.
