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Speech – Australia Day, Albury NSW

On this day, 237 years ago, a group of British settlers arrived at Sydney Cove and began a new chapter of human history right here in this Great Southern Land at the edge of the world. That endeavour was not assured success. But through hard work, a commitment to...

2025 election: Tax deduction to boost small business

A Dutton Coalition Government will cut red tape for small businesses by introducing a capped tax deduction of $20,000 for business-related meal and entertainment expenses. Small businesses with a turnover of up to $10 million will be eligible and alcohol will be...

Helping Farrer communities become ‘stronger’

Nominations are now open to not-for-profit organisations across Farrer to apply for funding under the Commonwealth Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Cash grants of between $2,500 to $20,000 is available to spend on new equipment or upgrades, installing...

Opinion: We need ‘skills’ back in schools

We need to talk about skills. We are failing our kids and we need to talk about it. And it’s a conversation we need to have now before our kids go back to school. 2024 wrapped with another cohort graduating Year 12. They’ve earned a break and are worthy of our...

Here’s to a ‘country’ Christmas

An interesting piece of research came out this month showing two in five capital city residents would contemplate a move to the country. Of course, those of us already here can understand why. Cleaner air, neighbourly communities, a better life/work balance with...