Letters
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Rebuilding from horrors of 2020
THE year 2020 started with smoke blanketing a vast swathe of our state. Images of Victoria burning were beamed into households across Australia – the…
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Explanation needed over Koorlong projects
BEING a regular commuter through Koorlong, I have noticed a worrying trend in that area. The first sight to hit me along Benetook Avenue is…
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Commonwealth needs to override states
IN 2021 we need to look at “federalism” and changes that are needed to protect our nation and its communities, particularly those in rural and…
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Save town’s heritage before it’s too late
SADLY, the Langtree Mall has not generated a positive vibe. Country towns and cities that value their heritage attract tourists and provide a beautiful community…
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A cry for help from far west NSW
WE are the forgotten area of NSW. Too far away from Macquarie Street, Sydney, but not close enough to Spring Street, Melbourne. Our cross-border advocate…
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Help border patrol cops living in tents
FAIR dinkum! Victoria police are reportedly being forced to sleep in tents because of a shortage of commercial accommodation in our border areas. It begs…
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Heart of the city has stopped beating
I GREW up in Mildura in the ’60s and ’70s when Langtree Avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets was the vibrant heart of the city.…
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Wayne, check your facts about MRCC
WAYNE Roberts (Letters to the Editor, December 23) shows exactly why Ratepayers Victoria Mildura branch lacks credibility when he says “… a vast majority of…
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Help at last for rural leaders of future
A RURALLY-based program focussed on creating the next generation of regional leaders has been given a last-minute lifeline after pressure from the Liberal Nationals. Victoria’s…
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Supporting traders is important
AS 2020 comes to a close, it’s important to reflect on the year that’s been. Not just to acknowledge the unprecedented challenges faced by our…
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Buy local success
AS 2020 comes to a close, it’s important to reflect on the year that’s been. Not just to acknowledge the unprecedented challenges faced by our…
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New councillors need to find their voice
MILDURA Rural City councillors were each elected on the basis of the policies they articulated and the personal attributes and skills they have demonstrated. As…
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