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New England by-election: what voters want to hear - The Glen Innes Examiner
The desire for more renewable energy projects in the electorate was one of the most popular answers. ... Another issue of concern for voters was the National Broadband Network (NBN). While Armidale has fibre to the premise, the rest of the region will receive fibre to the node (FTTN). Critics say FTTN is inferior technology, which will not meet the nation’s digital needs as more and more business is conducted online.
Medical cannabis, a topic close to the heart of New England, particularly those in Tamworth, is an issue many within the electorate are keen to see progress on.
... Respondents said their biggest concern with the Shenhua Watermark coal mine and the Santos Narrabri Gas Project was the potential damage and contamination the developments could have on the under ground water table, which is an important source of water for farmers across the greater region.
Bubble or breakthrough? Bitcoin keeps central bankers on edge - Reuters
Central bankers say the success of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is just a bubble.
If Trump’s FCC Repeals Net Neutrality, Elites Will Rule the Internet—and the Future
“This naked corporatism is Washington at its worst,” says former FCC commissioner Michael Copps.
How Our Broken Justice System Led to a Sexual Harassment Crisis
A series of powerful men have been accused of serious crimes, with little legal accountability. Sound familiar?
Former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman says use of nukes ‘more probable’ with ‘unpredictable’ Kim - Japan Rimes

Bank inquiry almost certain after Nationals secure crucial second vote - AFR
Government in crisis :Ireland on the verge of a general election - Irish Times


Xi Jinping bids adieu to his fellow princelings - Nijjei Asian Review
Obedience, not bloodline, is the currency that counts in the new team

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