Letters
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Creating a better now for girls in the world
Earlier this month, the world celebrated International Day of the Girl (October 11). In many ways, 2019 really has been the year of the girl.…
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Guns and climate, it’s all about the money
I’m amazed that climate change activists, like the large number of people complaining about guns, have little foresight. While there are arguments for and against…
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Long way from grain industry recovery
There is no sugar coating the fact Australia’s grains industry is suffering the severe impacts of drought. Australia is facing the prospect of a winter…
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Climate change reforms should help all
It shouldn’t just be the ‘healthy and wealthy’ who are supported through climate change. Particular groups will be hit hardest by climate change, and those…
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Going into battle for mental health
Service in the Australian Defence Force is overwhelmingly good for the individual, good for the community and in the national interest. But some people are…
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Door closes on smoking promotion
THE latest crackdown on tobacco advertising is now complete, with tightened-up laws passing in Parliament. The legislation will make it impossible for tobacco companies to…
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Lift for indigenous tourism businesses
A PUBLIC consultation is now under way to encourage the development of new and expanding indigenous-owned and operated tourism enterprises. The consultation will help inform…
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Big cut for V/Line rural budget
THE Andrews Government has slashed $149 million from V/Line’s annual budget as country passengers continue to be plagued by frustrating delays, cancellations and service breakdowns.…
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Farmers abandoned on trespass penalties
THE Andrews Labor Government has teamed up with the Greens and Animal Justice Party to vote against stronger penalties for people trespassing on Victorian farms.…
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Workforce needs dementia training
DEMENTIA Australia is again joining broader calls for the Federal Government to implement national mandatory dementia education for the aged-care workforce. Ensuring the workforce is…
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NSW let down on plastic bags
THE NSW Liberals and Nationals let down the people and environment of NSW for the fourth time by refusing to support Labor’s legislation in the…
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First home grant welcomed by builders
The boost for first home buyers that will be delivered by the government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme – which has been passed by the…
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