A Beginning
As a Councillor, I have maintained www.cam.com.au to keep my community informed of local government issues. While a number of posts to that site have related to State politics, the majority of posts cover local issues that may not be relevant to those beyond the boundaries of Port Macquarie - Hastings. Clearly, I have two discrete audiences: those in Port Macquarie - Hastings and those elsewhere in the State. It is for the latter that this site is dedicated.
In considering the possible scope, style and audience for a political blog, I looked at many hundreds of blogs. Most political blogs in Australia focus on international and Federal politics. There is a scarcely occupied niche for blogs dedicated to covering politics in New South Wales.
All posts are my considered opinion. Feel free to respectfully disagree with anything I say (comments in agreement also most welcome). I am happy to receive constructive feedback on the site. I do hope you enjoy it; after all, I’m writing it for you.
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I was interested to find this blog - you\’re correct, there are any number of Federally-focused sites, but not much for NSW.
I hope you can get some meaningful debate on here. IMHO, the State is at a dangerous cross-road, and poor coverage from both perspectives could see decisions made that will consign us to grave trouble for many years to come.
Comment by liverpudlian | Thursday 19 April 2007
I am concerned that the state land tax has added to the rental crisis. As interest rates rise even further investors such as my self have no option but to sell several properties (typical 3 br homes) and purchase higher priced investments catering for the upper end of the market or get out of real estate altogether. The land tax has been paid for by the people who can least afford it i.e. the tenants. I fear the situation is about to reach crisis proportions as more people default on home loans and are forced to join the rental market. I recently received $20:00 more than the asking price for a rental due to market competition and fear of not being able to secure a dwelling. The question is does the state Government realise that they are a mojor cause of this situation. The small drop recently in land tax was a token effort and did little to alleviate the situation.
Comment by Steve | Monday 11 February 2008
nice post
Comment by kitesurfphilippines.com | Thursday 20 March 2008
I hope this develops into a forum that will see real political change in NSW - we need it!
Comment by KI2009 | Tuesday 1 April 2008