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Rural voters warned political loyalty is never rewarded

Independents will be a "breath of fresh air" for rural Australians, who should look forward to the possibility of political competition, a former MP says.

AAP · Apr 23, 2025

All signs point to a hung parliament: what does this mean, and what should crossbenchers do?

‘Don’t be bullied by anyone’ and avoid ‘horse trading’. Former kingmakers Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott advise new crop of independents

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2025

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.

AAP · Jan 16, 2025

Strange bedfellows: inside the campaign for the black soil plains

Farmers have invited crossbench MPs to join the campaign against Santos’s proposed coal seam gas development on the Liverpool plains

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2023

Teal independents join farmers in Liverpool Plains to oppose Santos gas development

Sydney-based MPs Kylea Tink and Sophie Scamps meet locals fighting coal seam gas project and Hunter pipeline

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023

Kirsten Drysdale: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The TV host and comedy writer has been going online since the dial-up days. Her favourite bits? Weird Twitter, weird politics and a wayward pigeon

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

Bushfire recovery groups blindsided by reports Resilience NSW might be axed

Community organisations in Cobargo say the agency, which has faced criticism, has done some good in protecting against fires

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2022

No, Mr Morrison. Minority government need not create 'chaos' – it might finally drag Australia to a responsible climate policy

Labor might be leading in the national polls, but a hung parliament after the May 21 election remains a distinct possibility.

The Conversation · May 15, 2022

Why teal independents are seeking Liberal voters and spooking Liberal MPs

One of the Morrison government’s biggest challenges in this election campaign is the rise of the “teals”, a group of 22 independents who have received funding from Climate 200.

The Conversation · May 3, 2022

Knights members deserve more than they got in loss to Parramatta

"I am embarrassed to say that I am a supporter."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 25, 2022