Politics
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Peter Walsh slams Barnaby Joyce on climate change, language
VICTORIAN Nationals leader Peter Walsh has doubled down on his criticism of his federal counterpart’s climate change inaction amid revelations he moved a disaffiliation motion.…
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Climate change the leadership driver, says Anne Webster
THE Nationals’ leadership spill last month was “ill-timed” and driven by the party’s approach to energy and climate change, according to Member for Mallee Anne…
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Nationals senator pushes back on regional bank closures
REGIONAL banking could come under the scrutiny of a parliamentary inquiry as local branches close their doors. Nationals Senator for NSW Perin Davey is leading…
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Charities the winners from Victorian MPs’ pay rise
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper will join other regional MPs in donating her 2.5 per cent pay increase to a local charity. The Victorian Independent…
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Mildura electorate growth an opportunity, says Ali Cupper
NEW proposed boundaries for the Mildura state electorate would expand the region to take in Buloke Shire. Under Electoral Boundaries Commission proposal, towns including Donald,…
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Wood calls for talks on Mildura South sports precinct debate
A COUNCILLOR is calling for urgent talks to “rectify” a club’s concerns about the new $44 million Mildura South Regional Sporting Precinct failing to meet…
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Farmers concerned as Nats drop water portfolio from Cabinet
VICTORIAN farmers are concerned water issues have been deprioritised through a “very disappointing” move to drop the water portfolio from Cabinet over the weekend. “Water…
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NSW drives electric car sales with $500 million package
THE New South Wales Government will abolish stamp duty on electric vehicles (EVs) and offer drivers other incentives as part of a $500 million plan…
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Government questioned on Mildura hospital upgrade timeline
VICTORIA’S Planning Minister has not yet set a timeline for the Mildura Base Public Hospital master plan. In this year’s State Budget the government committed…
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Federal water compliance office legislation passes
A BILL to create a new water compliance office passed Federal Parliament on Thursday with bipartisan support. The federal legislation will split the Murray-Darling Basin…
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Anne Webster slams renewable energy agency setback
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has hit out at the Labor Party and Greens after they teamed up with the Senate crossbench to stop the…
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Mildura set for fourth bin by late 2022 – with costs
MILDURA residents could have a fourth bin for roadside glass collection by the end of next year, when a sorting facility at Mildura Landfill is…