Politics
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David Littleproud warns of more Murray-Darling fish kills
FEDERAL Water Minister David Littleproud has warned of more pain across the Murray-Darling Basin as fears rise that a hot summer could trigger more fish…
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Ali Cupper slams priests with ‘galling sense of entitlement’
PRIESTS who say they will defy legislation forcing them to report child abuse made during confession have an “galling sense of entitlement”, Member for Mildura…
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Sussan Ley Q&A: Darling River problems ‘not easily solved’
WITH predictions of a dire summer ahead for the lower Darling River communities, Sunraysia Daily deputy editor Simon Cameron spoke with Member for Farrer and…
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Lower Darling water buybacks set for November, says Ley
A LOWER Darling River horticulture group is hoping a five-year wait for finalisation of a Federal Government water buyback will be completed by November. The…
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Ali Cupper to sit on taskforce for industrial hemp uses
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper will sit on the Industrial Hemp Taskforce, announced by the Victorian Government yesterday to investigate the potential of hemp and…
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Mildura Base Hospital services will grow, says Andrews
PREMIER Daniel Andrews on Tuesday told Victorian Parliament he expected to see services grow at Mildura Base Hospital (MBH). Mr Andrews, who was in Mildura…
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Anne Webster to lobby PM over horticulture labour crisis
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says she is leaving no stone unturned in lobbying the Federal Government about an impending horticulture labour crisis for the…
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Assistant Charities Minister Zed Seselja meets Mildura charities
ASSISTANT Charities Minister Zed Seselja visited Sunraysia charity groups on Tuesday to discuss welfare sector issues, operations and support. Joined by Member for Mallee Dr…
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Vernon Knight says Mildura Base Hospital change will be a ‘debacle’
THE transition of Mildura Base Hospital (MBH) back to public management will be a “debacle” that could cost up to $30 million, the former chairman…
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Mildura needs notice on power cuts, says Cupper
THE Victorian Government has been told more planning and notification will be needed if Sunraysia is to be included in any power load-shedding this summer.…
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Mildura Base Hospital transfer will benefit staff, says Daniel Andrews
PREMIER Daniel Andrews has given an assurance Mildura Base Hospital (MBH) staff will be no worse off under a public management model. Mr Andrews, Health…
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Family’s loss started fight for change at Mildura Base Hospital
NOEL Pound has been fighting for change since the “disappointing treatment” his late wife, Cheryl, received at Mildura Base Hospital five years ago. Mrs Pound’s…