Letters
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Recent events show we’re no longer safe
When your country’s Federal Parliament requires security fencing because of possible terrorist-related attacks, when your major cities’ CBDs require bollards and concrete blocks, when the…
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Work incentives trial a bad job
MEMBER for Mallee Andrew Broad’s claim (Sunraysia Daily, July 15) that the seasonal work incentives trial is a “win-win for local growers” is just political…
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Emissions move a con
NEW plans to increase emission requirements on new cars, adding about $5000 per vehicle, is nothing more than a con on top of an already…
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Training inquiry helps all parties
THE Australian Industry and Skills Committee acknowledges the findings of the Australian Skills Quality Authority’s (ASQA) investigation into unduly short training.This investigation reflects concerns about…
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Energy reform gets the attention it deserves
NEWS that the COAG Energy Council is supporting 49 of the Finkel Review’s 50 recommendations – including endorsement of a new “demand response” measure that…
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Funds to change drinking cultures
HEALTH promotion foundation VicHealth will provide almost $1 million in funding to four creative new projects to help reduce risky drinking across Victoria.The projects, funded…
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Scrap euthanasia plan before it’s too late
THE Victorian Government should drop its plans to introduce state-sanctioned assisted suicide following fresh concerns raised by St Vincent’s that it could not take part…
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ACCC measures users’ internet deals
MANY consumers in Mildura are in the dark about the typical speeds of the different retail services offered over the NBN, and sometimes left angry,…
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Country Victoria is key for our state
REGIONAL Victoria can play a greater role in alleviating the population pressures facing Greater Melbourne.New Census data shows Victoria’s 10 largest regional cities experienced an…
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Time to get protected against influenza
AS the winter chills descend, it is timely to be vaccinated against influenza.There is no shortage of vaccine supplies across Victoria and everyone, especially people…
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Help young doctors take next career step
While building extra rural medical schools sounds enticing in getting more doctors to the bush, more investment is really needed in meeting the demand for…
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Savings to be found in rail bypass project
Re Practical, Txt the Editor, Sunraysia Daily, July 11. Your claim that a rail bypass would cost billions is an alarmist exaggeration, particularly if such…
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