This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Tuesday, 25 April 2023. Anzac Day is an opportunity to share the stories of ordinary local people who have done extraordinary things.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Tuesday, 6 September 2022. The Albanese Government has made some great progress over the past few months, but there's still a lot of work to do.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Saturday, 5 March 2022. Instead of desperately politicising national security as a short-term political tactic, Scott Morrison and Peter Dutton need to support our troops by getting key Defence procurements back on track.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Thursday, 27 January 2022. We are now entering our third year of dealing with COVID-19, and it is clear that Scott Morrison is not learning the lessons from his previous mistakes. A worrying trend has developed with our Prime Minister where he never takes responsibility.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Tuesday, 23 November 2021. COP26 made it clear that the Hunter region needs a Federal Government with a real plan to develop new industries as the world reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in THE NEWCASTLE HERALD on Friday, 8 October 2021. While it’s true that Labor won’t be going to the next election with over 250 policies, don’t for a second think that we won’t be presenting the Australian people with a bold, positive, and innovative agenda.
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