Rail rally pulls in at St Arnaud

Sunday's rally for the return of a passenger rail line welcomed around 200 protesters. Picture: Supplied
Lochlainn Heley

SUPPORTERS for the return of the Mildura passenger rail line rallied at St Arnaud on Sunday, aiming to secure election commitments. The protest began on Sunday morning, welcoming visitors from along the proposed railway line at the St Arnaud Railway Station. Speaker at the rally and president of the NorthWest Rail Alliance Ali Cupper said […]

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