Letters
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Pipeline is a slap in the face to Wentworth
Our Wentworth community: Where are we and where are we going?Firstly, we can stand tall and be proud of all of the Australia Day nominees…
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Valentine pet risks
With Valentine’s Day upon us, many Aussies will be waiting something special from that certain person in their lives. However, it’s a good idea to…
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Sunraysia’s road peril
AS part of my job, I unfortunately have to spend a lot of time driving on Sunraysia’s roads.Most days, because I am acutely aware of…
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No more basin audits
The Murray-Darling Basin Plan, which is not due to be fully implemented until 2019, is more than five years old and the scientists claim that…
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Communities let down by water management
RE “Milne vows to maintain pipeline rage”. Again, I find that I am in strong agreement with Cr Glenn Milne, his concern regarding the pipeline to…
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Patients left waiting for their spot at the dentist
THE Victorian Government needs a wake-up call about Victoria’s oral health crisis.A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report has exposed soaring waiting…
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Difference in approach could mean a seat win
TO The Nationals leader Peter Walsh, can Mildura and all the towns along the rail corridor being upgraded have our passenger train back please?We need…
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Healthy habits are important for schooling
THE start of a new school year is a great time to build healthy habits for your family.Helping our kids to get active is critical…
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Drug-taking is more than experimental
LAST week several people at a Melbourne Festival Hall dance required treatment for breathing difficulties after taking a drug.So Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is again…
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Shortfall in happiness across the water basin
Re SD (23/1) “Water report shows more work needed”, Steve Whan National Irrigators Council CEO.Mr Whan quotes a report by consultants Ernst and Young on…
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Humanitarian values shown in aid delivery
Whenever I prioritise what I should focus on, as the Federal Member for Mallee, I am mindful of what the values and priorities are for…
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Butt out for a healthy, cancer-free future
We know from research that 95 per cent of all adults start smoking before they turn 21. We also know if you can prevent young…