Letters
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LETTER: Change the way elderly access the pension
Growing regions can be a stimulus to regions and the economy.Make high-priced, city homes part of the asset test for the aged pension and ease…
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LETTER: VCAT decision a sign to the Planning Minister
The recent VCAT decision to allow a house to be built on land in the “growth area” is a welcome outcome. VCAT has previously knocked back…
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LETTER: Taking trucks off roads will kill the industry
When I read Graeme Gibson’s letter in the On the Face of It column, I had to check it was not April 1.If you take…
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Reveal the cost of traffic islands
I AM staggered at the abundance of pedestrian islands being installed on the streets of Mildura. Their cost and usefulness in no way passes the “pub…
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Bridge vision rejected by the council
REGARDING “On the face of it” (Sunraysia Daily, June 6), a four-lane bridge and a bypass with a second bridge was proposed by the then…
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Dangerous country roads need spending
I READ with disdain about all of the money being spent in Melbourne and suburbs.Billions on the metro rail system, billions on the Western Distributor…
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LETTER: Council wages give the vibe of fat cat salaries
I sincerely thank Cr Clemence for his very belated reply to Ratepayers Victoria – Mildura branch.Yes, we do request a public discussion on rates and…
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LETTER: Mildura let down by an independent member
It seems independent Member for Mildura, Ali Cupper is feeling the pressure of having no clout in Parliament after failing to secure funding for the…
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LETTER: Faulty facts dished up by Mildura mayor
We wish to respond to Mayor Clemence’s letter to the editor (Sunraysia Daily, June 5).Mildura Council determines the size of the pie that includes high…
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LETTER: Quad bike campaign
A NEW campaign has been launched to protect and educate farmers and workers with a renewed call for vigilance on and around all-terrain vehicles or…
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LETTER: Ratepayers do not accept silence
Ratepayers Victoria – Mildura branch congratulates Sarah Philpott on her appointment to the role of chief executive officer at Mildura Rural City Council.We look forward…
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LETTER: State Budget fails the bush
Victoria’s strong population growth is a great opportunity for Regional Victoria – if only we had a State Government with a plan and vision to…