“If you don’t like it, don’t vote for us!” That burst of frustration from Labor’s shadow treasurer, Chris Bowen, to a group of worried Queensland retirees during the long federal election campaign now may be seen as unwise in the unsuccessful Bill Shorten-led attempt to restore the Australian Labor Party to the government benches in the Federal Parliament. They didn’t! The results of the election have revealed that the Opposition’s campaigning style and policy mix was unappealing and disturbing to voters across the nation. The over-the-back-fence, matey and plain speaking Scott Morrison has shown himself to be a much more shrewd and ‘in-tune politician than many of his critics believed. Mr Shorten’s style Labor class counter-productive. return to old divisions was
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Australia Day a chance to reflect on exceptional community service
In every corner of Australia, community service is placed in the spotlight on Australia Day. People from all walks of life come together to celebrate achievement at all levels, from the presentation of Australia Day Honours to acknowledging dedication at a community level. Narrabri Shire has no shortage of great achievers and this was evident at the presentation of local Australia Day awards on Friday morning. The presentation of awards is a reminder of extraordinary service to the community. This service takes many forms, through community groups, sporting clubs, achievements and just generally being a person who is both kind […]