Laura Hughes – Glen Innes News

May

04

2025

Barnaby Joyce Wins Decisively in New England

Local NewsBarnaby Joyce, Brent Larkham, Federal Election 2025, Holly Masters, Laura Hughes, Natasha Ledger, Todd Juchau, Wendy Wales

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has comfortably retained his seat of New England in the 2025 Australian federal election, defeating six challengers and reaffirming his stronghold over the rural electorate. With all votes yet to be counted, Joyce secured a commanding lead with over 50% of the first preference vote ensuring an easy path to victory despite a slight swing against him. His nearest competitor, Labor’s Laura Hughes, finished a distant second. New England, a sprawling regional electorate covering key towns such as Tamworth, Armidale, and Glen Innes, has been held by Joyce since 2004 (except for a brief resignation period in…

Apr

29

2025

By Newsroom

Community Turns Out for ‘Meet the Candidates 2025’ Forum

Local NewsBarnaby Joyce, Brent Larkham, Federal Election 2025, Glen Innes & District Services Club, Glen Innes Business Chamber, Glen Innes News, Holly Masters, Laura Hughes, Natasha Ledger, Todd Juchau, Troy Arandale, Wendy Wales

Glen Innes locals gathered on Monday evening for the "Meet the Candidates 2025: Federal Edition" forum, held at the Glen Innes & District Services Club. The event provided a valuable opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates contesting the seat of New England in the upcoming federal election. Moderated by Glen Innes Business Chamber President Troy Arandale, the forum maintained a respectful tone throughout the evening. Five candidates were in attendance: Barnaby Joyce (Nationals), Laura Hughes (Labor), Wendy Wales (Greens), Brent Larkham (One Nation), and Natasha Ledger (Independent). Two candidates — Todd Juchau (Trumpet of Patriots) and Holly…

Apr

27

2025

By Newsroom

Federal Election Candidates to Speak at Glen Innes Forum

Local NewsBarnaby Joyce, Brent Larkham, Federal Election 2025, Glen Innes & District Services Club, Glen Innes Business Chamber, Glen Innes News, Laura Hughes, Natasha Ledger, Troy Arandale, Wendy Wales

A "Meet the Candidates 2025: Federal Edition" forum will be held on Monday, 28 April at the Glen Innes Services Club, starting at 6:00 PM. The forum will give local residents an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates contesting the Seat of New England at the upcoming federal election. Each candidate will have the chance to present their platform and answer questions from the audience, providing valuable insight into their priorities and plans for the region. The evening will be moderated by Chamber President Troy Arandale and aims to offer a respectful and informative environment for discussion. All candidates,…

Apr

11

2025

By David Lewis

Meet The Candidates

Local NewsBarnaby Joyce, Brent Larkham, Federal Election 2025, Glen Innes & District Services Club, Holly Masters, Laura Hughes, Natasha Ledger, Renewable Energy, Todd Juchau, Wendy Wales

Update: 11th April, 2025 - 5.55pm This article has been amended to include responses from Todd Juchau, a last minute addition to the ballot for New England and candidate from the Trumpet of Patriots. Update: 27th April, 2025 - 11.35am This article has been amended to include responses from Holly Masters. With the federal election being called for 3rd May 2025, Glen Innes News approached the candidates for New England to find out more about their plans locally if elected. In the interest of fairness, all candidates were contacted on the same day, and given the same questions to answer.…