Opinion
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Webster: Mallee deserves relaxed coronavirus restraints
MALLEE residents have done a fantastic job of flattening the curve and slowing the spread of COVID-19. We have seen no new cases of COVID-19…
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Modica: Murray-Darling Basin communique a win for water
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority communique from the meeting of basin water ministers last week stated NSW, Victoria and SA would work together to assess the…
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Cupper: Small-town Mallee pubs too important to stay closed
IT has been a frustrating week. On Saturday afternoon, the Premier announced we were moving back into lockdown. The number of people allowed to visit…
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Mildura Heat call right move in tough times
THE Mildura Heat have made the absolute right call in pulling out of the Big V for 2020, for the sake of the entire community.…
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de Pieri: Sunraysia offers more than most regions
A COUPLE of weeks ago in Sunraysia Daily, I wrote a column suggesting that it would be helpful in assisting our politicians in their quest…
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Webster: Mallee’s confidence in water rules is critical
THIS week in Parliament, I spoke about the need to ensure that Australian farming communities have confidence that rules are in place to protect our…
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Cupper: Mallee toughness helps life look more normal
ARE we finally starting to get closer to our “new normal”? The Victorian Government’s latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions starts from midnight on Sunday. It…
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Cupper: Airconditioning access a matter of human rights
THE problem of airconditioning lacking in public housing is not new, but it’s getting worse. And more dangerous. Research has shown the effects of climate…
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Public housing aircon critics should cool off
WE can do better than this, Sunraysia. Getting airconditioning into our public housing should be the type of issue we all rally behind. Having the…
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Cupper: Hospital board appointment takes plans forward
THE appointment of the board for the Mildura Base Public Hospital this week was another significant milestone. Ten directors, who between them have a wide…
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Webster: Support local businesses
ACROSS Mallee, there are a multitude of aspirational businesses producing local, Australian Made produce. From food and fibre to homewares, our producers are keen to…
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Webster: Funding to help Mallee jobs pain
THE $500 million Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program saw Mallee receive $18.85 million dollars of new funding for Local Governments, with Mildura Rural City…
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