Letters
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Haste on licences threatens floodplain
Water Minister Melinda Pavey’s announcement that she intends to issue floodplain licences before Christmas recklessly disregards most of the 25 recommendations and 14 findings of…
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Overnight visits could have huge impact
IF 30 of the 100-plus vacationers who do not stop when passing by Mildura were to stop for the night, purchase food and fuel and…
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Population decline due to incompetency
A catastrophic fall in Victoria’s population is a direct result of the mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic by the incompetent Andrews Labor Government. ABS figures…
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Fire service suspends permits – be vigilant
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is suspending fire permits in the Wentworth and Balranald Local Government Areas from midnight Sunday through until 9am…
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Rebuilding will take investment
This Christmas will be tough for the 49,000 Victorians who lost their job in October and for small business owners, like those in hospitality and…
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Mildura hospital team owed vote of thanks
I would like to express my personal appreciation, and the appreciation of my whole family, to the incredible oncology team at the Mildura Base Public Hospital. From…
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Beer not the only way to show appreciation
The old tradition of leaving a bottle or two of beer out for the garbos at the end of the year may be a thing…
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Rural doctor incentive welcome
THE Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s MYEFO announcement to help boost the rural medical workforce, saying it should help…
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Tax change would lift birth rate
AN income-split tax concession for married couples is desperately needed in the 2022 Budget to arrest Australia’s birth rate that has plummeted to 1.58 babies…
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Farmers in fear of retribution
A government report has revealed farmers are afraid to speak out on their dealings with the major supermarkets because of a “fear of retribution”. The…
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Open borders is an illusion
I am trying to return to Adelaide from Mildura. I got Covid-19 tested five days ago and have received no results. Since 72 hours have…
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Record amount raised for Stride4Stroke
I am excited to announce Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity fundraiser Stride4Stroke has raised a record of more than $453,000 this year. I wish to…
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