Letters
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Tax incentive to attract doctors to the country
The suggestion for tax incentives to get doctors to regions is important and should be put in place. It is time to take such plans further…
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Vilify those responsible for the fruit fly problem
Instead of vilifying John Argiro for his comments, let’s put the blame where it lies – with Peter Walsh and the former Coalition State Government…
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Confiscating backyard fruit trees is not the fix
DURING my six years working in Ceduna, SA, I tried to grow a peach tree, but the quality of the soil and poor water quality…
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Tax on sugary drinks a must to change habits
A HEALTH levy on sugar-sweetened beverages is a necessary part of a broader national nutrition strategy to reduce obesity and disease. The PHAA therefore supports the…
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Thriving not surviving into NSW’s future
The NSW Government recently stated while in Albury that it wants regional NSW to “thrive not just survive”. Let’s hope every Lord Mayor and state member…
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Floating baths an old trick to safe river fun
I WRITE to comment on the recent controversy regarding young people diving and swimming from the Mildura Wharf. While I certainly do not condone such activities,…
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Paying it forward restores faith in people
I witnessed a lovely act of kindness at the Woolworths supermarket at the weekend.A woman was unable to fully pay for her trolley of groceries…
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Ghan workers a lesson in railway maintenance
Watched The Gahn on Viceland and they don’t need to slow down for the heat.Shows how well lines can be laid and how professional the…
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beyondblue funding to help mental illness
The Commonwealth Government’s two-year funding extension for the beyondblue National Education Initiative to 30 June 2021 is welcomed.Yesterday’s announcement by Federal Minister for Health, Greg…
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Blood pressure checks help beat stroke
WE hear so much at this time of year about new year resolutions – eat healthy, quit smoking, get more exercise, drink more water.While these…
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Research grants fight cancer
LEADING Victorian researchers will share in $7 million in grants to continue the fight against cancer.The 14 successful recipients will be supported through the latest…
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We should be proud of Broad
Sunraysia can take great pride in having Andrew Broad as Federal Member for Mallee. His short tenure in parliament, so far, has shown him to be…
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