New England representatives in the new NSW Berejiklian-Barilaro Government

Earlier in the month, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced her new ministerial line-up. You will find the full list here. I thought that it might be helpful if I provided you with a list of those selected from the broader New England. They represent key targets if we are to argue for new approaches within New England.

Ministers

• Melinda Pavey, National Party, Member for Oxley, Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight
• Adam Marshall, National Party, Member for the Northern Tablelands, Minister for Tourism and Major Events and Assistant Minister for Skills
• Sarah Mitchell. National Party, Member of the Legislative Council, Minister for Early Childhood Education, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Assistant Minister for Education

Parliamentary Office Holders

• Trevor Khan, National Party, Member of the Legislative Council, Deputy President and Chair of Committees
• Thomas George, National Party, Member for Lismore, Deputy Speaker
• Andrew Fraser, National Party, Member for Coffs Harbour, Assistant Speaker

Parliamentary Secretaries

• Kevin Anderson, National Party, Member for Tamworth, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads and Transport
• Rick Colless, National Party, Member of the Legislative Council, Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources and Western NSW
• Catherine Cusack, Liberal Party, Member of the Legislative Council, Parliamentary Secretary for Education and the Hunter
• Ben Franklin, National Party, Member of the Legislative Council, Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy and Northern NSW
• Chris Gulaptis, National Party, Member for Clarence, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Planning
• Scot MacDonald, Liberal Party, Member of the Legislative Council, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and the Central Coast
• Leslie Williams, National party, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional and Rural Health

The work of New England photographer Joshua Smith

Resuming posting after the new year, New England photographer Joshua (Josh) Smith comes from Narrabri on the Liverpool Plains. He describes his work in this way:

"My goal is to tell the story of Australian farmers, who are the best and most sustainable in the world. Through my photography, showing the scale and beauty of what they do with our land."

As you will see from this example, his work is quite striking.

I hadn't seen any of his work until Canon Australia ran a special feature on it. The colour and composition struck an immediate chord, further illustrating the colours of New England.  This second photo is called Inbound to Wee Waa. I'm sure that you will see why I like him.