Letters
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Lack of understanding of $13 billion project
According to the ABC, the Australia State of the Environment Report (2011-2016) included what the ABC termed an “observation” that “of the 450 gigalitres of…
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Balanced solution required for basin
It understandable that the Victorian Farmers Federation is concerned about the 450GL Environmental Water Commitment by the Federal Government. Any loss of irrigation water to…
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Passing of a friend
The passing of our friend Shirley Penny OAM, CMC, JP has indeed come as a shock to Denise and I. Shirley and Bert’s company enjoyed…
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Put Victoria on show
Victoria is a state packed with gourmet delights and fine wine regions and the state should be far more parochial about it. Victorian Racing, the…
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Water reports wrong
Recent media reports claiming negligible water has been recovered for the environment under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan are just plain wrong. While the new minister…
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Mildura’s rail need is greatest
IT was heartening to see Victoria’s Premier announce a passenger train arrival at Raywood station after 40 years, part of the Bendigo Echuca line upgrade…
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It’s time to buy up the Bali herd
Barnaby Joyce has hit the mark on foot and mouth disease and let’s hope he is heard loud and clear by city politicians and the…
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Moving to a climate of fear
A terrible heatwave in western Europe has triggered shocking wild fires, disrupted transport and caused the displacement of thousands of people. At least five countries…
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Federal changes flawed, say rural doctors
AS threatened during the election campaign, the Albanese government is pressing on with its ill-informed changes to initiatives that were aimed at ensuring rural communities…
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Energy rebates aimed at boosting uptake
It is well known that the abundance of solar energy in Sunraysia allows for future environmental and economic benefits. While our reliable sunshine provides a…
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‘Theft by stealth’
The NSW Government has repeatedly failed to pass legislation which would have supported Flood Plain Harvesting; now the NSW Government has seen Water Sharing Plans…
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Stopping the advance of climate change
There are a number of ways to slow the advance of climate change – solar, wind power, hydrogen, electric cars and planting trees, to name…
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