March 23, 2026

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Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote In-step: Nationals deputy Kevin Hogan, leader David Littleproud and Senate leader Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
Government, Regional

Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote

DAVID Littleproud has retained his position as leader of the Nationals following a challenge over climate policy but has refused to say whether the party remains committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. The rural party’s MPs and senators on Monday re-elected Mr Littleproud and backed Kevin Hogan as deputy leader. Queensland senator Matt Canavan failed […]

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Cr Ellie Tree steps down from Bellingen Shire Council Councillor Tree with Mayor Steve Allan.
Government

Cr Ellie Tree steps down from Bellingen Shire Council

BELLINGEN Shire Council has accepted the resignation of councillor and Deputy Mayor Ellie Tree. In 2021, Cr Tree made history as the youngest councillor ever elected to Bellingen Shire Council. “Being a councillor has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” said Cr Tree. “I immersed myself fully in this role with […]

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Pat Conaghan secures third term as Cowper MP Cowper MP Pat Conaghan (centre) with wife Ilona and Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts on election day.
Government

Pat Conaghan secures third term as Cowper MP

NATIONALS MP Pat Conaghan says he is ready to “get to work” after retaining the seat of Cowper for the National Party after Saturday’s federal election. “With the polls results now locked and the last of the postal vote counts trickling in, it’s time to declare Cowper as ‘Nat Retained’ and accept the role of […]

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Liberals call for more trainee tradies during Port Stephens site visit Senator Maria Kovacic, Liberal candidate for Paterson Laurence Antcliff and Sussan Ley MP.
Government

Liberals call for more trainee tradies during Port Stephens site visit

  A HOME under construction in Anna Bay was host to visiting politicians on Wednesday, 15 January. Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Sussan Ley was joined by NSW Senator Maria Kovacic and the Liberal candidate for Paterson, Laurence Antcliff. It was an opportunity for Mr Antcliff, who has worked in the building industry, to […]

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