Politics
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Mildura Council backs push for LGA COVID-19 lockdowns
MILDURA Council has backed a push for COVID-19 lockdowns to be restricted by local government area only despite concerns about possible ramifications. The council was…
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Anne Webster hits back at CFMEU boss Setka’s Mildura jibe
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says comments by union heavyweight John Setka that those involved in violent protests in Melbourne “may as well and go…
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Labour mobility improves with reforms, says Anne Webster
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has welcomed the first stage of reforms to Australia’s labour mobility programs – the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) and the…
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Roadmap provides light at the end of the tunnel, says Cupper
STATE Member for Mildura Ali Cupper said the Victorian Government’s roadmap out of rolling lockdowns showed there is “a light at the end of the…
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Holiday goes on too long for shut-out South Australian couple
A FEW days after returning to his family in Murray Bridge after a weeks-long battle to get into South Australia, musician Chooka Parker is happy…
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Call for reinstatement of density limits for regional venues
THE Victorian Government has been urged to reinstate density limits, not patron caps, for the safe reopening of regional hospitality venues. Shadow Minister for Gaming…
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Victoria, Tasmania extend worker quarantine deal
AN additional 1500 Pacific Island seasonal workers will be on hand for Victoria’s fruit and vegetable picking season under the extension of a quarantine deal…
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‘Clock ticking’ on $9m airport quarantine plan, says Webster
PLANS to establish a Mildura-based quarantine hub to house international workers have hit a political impasse, Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. The new Agricultural…
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NSW local government elections on track
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro was “almost 100 per cent certain” the state’s local government election would go ahead as planned this year. Speaking to…
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Mallee MP ‘appalled’ by colleague’s tweet
AN “appalled” Member for Mallee Anne Webster has “disassociated” herself from comments made online by National Party colleague Matt Canavan about the humanitarian crisis in…
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Nats seek tendering process overhaul
THE Victorian Nationals are pushing for an overhaul of the criteria to tender for major projects in regional centres to put local commercial builders “in…
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Mallee Farmers urge Federal Government to update climate targets
MALLEE farmers are urging the Federal Government to take stronger action on climate change after a major new report set off what experts say are…
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