Letters
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Packaging targets junk food at kids
MORE than half of supermarket products marketed at children are unhealthy.The Obesity Policy Coalition surveyed 186 packaged foods with cartoons or character promotions designed to…
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Catholic schools need more than money
WHICH Australian schools should get what funding?The Catholic school system, arguably not getting a fair go, has threatened to campaign politically against the government Coalition…
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Agriculture sector deserves a better deal
AUSTRALIAN agriculturalists are remaining loyal to the big four banks despite receiving terrible foreign exchange rates, high fees and little to no service on their…
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No deterrent for Mildura’s criminals
Mildura has the second highest crime rate figures for Victoria.It would appear that our premier does not understand that if you leave the criminals on…
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Regional cities must be investment-ready
If we get small city policy right, there’s $378 billion on the table, but the nation’s capacity to harness it will depend on two key…
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We need to talk about classroom standards
I HAVE watched the full unedited Senate statement from Pauline Hanson (not just the left wing selectively edited version), in regards to providing specialised classrooms…
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Pollies get pay rise while we all suffer
IT seems the reward for incompetence is a pay rise for our federal politicians.In the meantime the cost of living continues to spiral.This is putting…
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Public must reclaim Mildura Base Hospital
WHAT a mess we find ourselves in when our public hospital is considered so inadequate and a major corporation pulls most of the strings.While the…
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SuniTAFE revved for automotive training
AUTOMOTIVE training in the region has very strong support from local industry.The key relationships and engagement with these stakeholders allows for greater training opportunities for…
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Workplace laws audit gets down to business
A NATION-wide audit of 891 businesses previously found to have contravened workplace laws has revealed the positive impact of intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman…
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Slow down to protect emergency services
NEW road rules announced by the Victorian Government this week will reduce the risks to CFA members when responding to emergencies and help them fulfil…
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Governments should support energy market
THE most important role of government in fixing Australia’s electricity market woes is to establish efficient and durable national energy policy.A new national review of…
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