Opinion
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At last, it’s Mildura’s time to shine
THE return of Mildura’s Show and Shine event is the good-news story our region needed for Good Friday. Like so many events in 2020, organisers…
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Time to bring agricultural workers from the shadows
AS a nation, we are proud to trade on our clean, green, ethical and sustainable reputation. Whether at home or abroad, “Australian-made” is a trusted…
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Women’s safety is a human rights issue
THIS week there have been 40 marches around the country, including in Mildura, by women protesting for justice. I’m sorry I wasn’t in Mildura to…
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Imagine the roar for Tigers at Mildura South sports precinct
“OH we’re from Tigerland …” Just imagine what it would feel like hearing the reigning AFL premier Richmond’s theme song being booming through the PA…
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Cultural mix is vital to Mallee’s growth
THROUGHOUT Australian history, migration has played a critical role in national and regional growth. Migration is a defining feature of the Australian story and multiculturalism…
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RateGate equity petition set for Victorian Parliament soon
WE are entering the home stretch of our RateGate campaign petition, so there’s a fair chance you will be hearing and seeing a lot of…
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Basin water buybacks end as policy turns to efficiencies
FARMERS across Mallee have been hurt by water buybacks. Victoria’s highly regulated system positioned Mallee farmers as easy targets for water buybacks. Since I hit…
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Reports put vulnerable in focus
THE need for improved health and wellbeing services in Victorian regional areas like Mildura were highlighted twice this week. This week the final report from…
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Facebook news ban fails in face of government’s stand
THIS week we have seen the end of an unregulated and unfair media market that exploited quality news reporting through the introduction of the News…
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Victoria’s COVID-19 rules are necessary, but need proportion
VICTORIA’S state of emergency (SOE) has caused a great deal of confusion and anger in Victoria since the COVID-19 pandemic started. State Parliament faces another…
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Government leaves Sea Lake-Manangatang gauge unfixed
WORK recently started on the Sea Lake line in the Murray Basin Rail Project. While this is welcome news, there is a fly in the…
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Harvest bonus is positive for Sunraysia growers
THE Victorian Government’s latest program to try and attract seasonal workers to help growers complete their harvest is a positive move. A seasonal harvest sign-on…
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