Letters
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LETTER: Regional Victoria amiss in State Budget agenda
THE State Budget is a missed opportunity to tackle the big issues for regional Victoria.Growing regional cities means it’s harder than ever to squeeze onto…
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LETTER: Value of living lost in aged pension scheme
The aged pension is not sustainable and must be fixed for people with few options in old age.The family home, over a certain amount, must…
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LETTER: Lack of train promise another snub by Labor
Jacinta Allan, enough is enough. We righteously demand that you keep your government’s promise to return our train. You did promise it years ago to Russell…
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Broad should join Littleproud water push
IT is disturbing that Andrew Broad is chairing the current federal inquiry supposedly “identifying improvements in the way environmental water is managed” (Sunraysia Daily, April…
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Rail commitment gives Mildura a chance
Last week’s commitment from The Nationals to do the work necessary to return passenger rail services to Mildura is a fabulous opportunity for our community.It’s a…
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Sport integral for nurturing healthy kids
More Australian children have participated in sport over the past 12 months, but the vast majority are still not meeting recommended activity levels – and…
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Cleanliness places a sheen on our towns
I HAVE always thought the cleanliness of our information centre and toilets have been such high standards and a great first impression to the visitors…
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Opportunity for growth in Sunraysia
THE Sunraysia district has the opportunity to save one of its smaller dying towns and turn it into a major industrial area with the demise…
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Evidence needed to support cannabis use
VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews legalised medical cannabis in 2016.He said it was about making “this life-saving treatment available to the sick kids who need it…
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Politicians cost-shifting on Mildura wharf repairs
IN regard to the question I asked about the funding of work on the Mildura wharf at the council meeting on April 24, I would…
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Road upgrades helping motorists drive safely
DRIVERS are enjoying a substantial improvement in ride quality after 64 kilometres of roadworks around northern Victoria were completed ahead of winter.We’ve been able to…
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Farm work needs to be valued by governments
Re: “Farms need managers” – David Littleproud (Sunraysia Daily, April 25). No doubt Minister Littleproud likes a good news story, however agricultural employment is likely…