Opinion
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Visa wait times will rise
ONE of my immediate concerns about the incoming Labor Government is their history of disconnect on regional issues and with regional people. The Labor Government’s…
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Good sports are inspiring leaders
TWO of the biggest storylines in Sunraysia winter sport involve three central characters who possess similar qualities. Wade Hancock, Amanda Edwards and James Madigan are…
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It’s time for nuclear debate in Australia
IF we are serious about a greener future, we need to talk about nuclear energy. The occasional public debate about nuclear energy has historically been…
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Non-government business program is a question of democracy
OPINION – ALI CUPPER I FELT a bit like a bushranger holding up a stagecoach in question time on Thursday, but hey, when democracy’s at…
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Let’s soak up the last days of the Hothouse
MUCH like the Mildura Heat’s players and coaches, I have a soft spot for the Hothouse. However, the five-decade-old stadium’s days of hosting top-flight basketball…
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Opposition brings a new challenge
BEGINNING my second term in Federal Parliament is deeply humbling and has a bittersweet tang. I am excited to represent the wonderful communities within Mallee…
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New modular sporting pavilion a win for Nichols Point
THE home of The Pointers secured $800,000 of State Government money in the latest grants round of the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. What it means is…
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Does pre-game sex give athletes an edge?
DOES sex the night before playing sport help or hinder performance? It’s an age-old question that many coaches, mostly in elite sport, agonise over in…
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Mildura public transport ‘not good enough’
THE Mallee needs to be better served by public transport. The lack of passenger rail in Mildura is a huge contributor to our relative isolation.…
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This Shark’s repellent
THIS week I stand beside Aussie golf greats Wayne Grady and Karrie Webb, along with many others, in condemning Greg Norman’s defence of the murderous…
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Hospital alert highlights Mildura’s continuing health test
THIS week Mildura Base Public Hospital had an internal emergency. The emergency department was under immense strain and reached capacity on Wednesday night. No ED…
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Next stage in sports’ new era
THE sod has finally been turned for Stage 2 of the Mildura Sporting Precinct, and there are exciting times ahead! By mid-2023, we’ll see many…
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