Letters
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Firefighters lack support and training
Victoria’s fire preparedness is under threat with yesterday’s State Budget effectively cutting funding to the State’s professional fire service: with not one extra cent on previous…
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A crown for our stadium
It’s been a while since royalty rolled into town. Queen Elizabeth touched down here in 1954, Princess Diana graced us with her presence in 1985.…
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Candidates need to stand up for voters
Families and individuals are facing increased costs in rent, mortgage repayments, food and the wholesale cost of electricity is increasing. But in our Mallee electorate…
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Voters want to be heard, not ignored
The forthcoming Federal election gives each of us the opportunity at last to be heard. It’s time for us to drive a fresh new start,…
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Health system needs an urgent overhaul
There’s a crisis in Victoria’s health system that’s being ignored by the Victorian Government. A dozen Victorians have recently died waiting for an ambulance. Desperate…
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Poll results concerning over ready-made baby and toddler foods
READY-made baby and toddler foods are a common choice for Australian families. One in three young children eat these foods at least once a week…
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Regional areas should be retirees choice
REGIONAL living should be the choice for retirees to downsize and self fund and be able to enjoy the wealth generated from home price growth.…
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Change to climate plan
OUR Prime Minister Scott Morrison is repeatedly saying that he is dealing with climate change the Australian way. Surely it is time for our PM…
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In Labor’s good hands
THE St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia welcomes the commitment by the Australian Labor Party to establish a national blueprint for the not-for-profit sector.…
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Rubbish woes
THANK you for Saturday’s editorial on Mildura Rural City Council waste management. This article was exactly right. Exactly. MRCC pays numerous strategy writers $100K salaries…
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End vaccine mandates and get truckies back on the road
The Victorian Government needs to listen to the growing number of epidemiologists, understand the needs of the transport industry and remove Covid vaccination mandates for…
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Anybody for rural health? Hello? Anybody?
There is almost total silence this election when it comes to rural health. The campaign has so far been very disappointing for rural doctors concerned…