Politics
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Carli enters campaign
A NEW face has entered the fray for the upcoming local government elections – 28-year-old Merbein resident Carli Leishman. Contesting the Millewa ward, Ms Leishman…
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Nuclear waste site uncertainty
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has refused to rule out the electorate as a potential location for spent nuclear waste. The Opposition last week announced…
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Energy debate goes nuclear
MALLEE will not have one of the first seven nuclear energy reactors in Australia, if the Coalition is elected Federally. Opposition leader Peter Dutton announced…
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Wentworth misses out in state budget, say politicians
THE NSW Budget does not appear to have yielded any headline investments for Wentworth Shire, according to local politicians. At first glance there is no…
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Farrer keeps shape in boundary redraw
VOTERS in the Wentworth municipality are set to remain in the same Federal electorate as Albury and Griffith. A draft redistribution of NSW seats published…
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Nats’ leader visits region
A LOCAL grape grower has told Nationals’ leader David Littleproud it is like “death by a thousand cuts” for farmers at the moment, as the…
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MPs push bypass petition
THE push for a heavy vehicle alternative route to access the George Chaffey Bridge is revving up with local State and Federal politicians circulating a…
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Effort on to push Ley away
A GRASSROOTS campaign has ramped up to try to oust Member for Farrer Sussan Ley over concerns the seat has become “too safe for too…
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Mildura youth leaves its mark on new leader
NEW Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell has reflected on how her formative years in Mildura shaped her as a person and as a politician. Born…
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How does council measure up?
What is your rating out of 10 for council’s performance this term, and why? Cr Liam Wood (mayor) – 7/10 “I think we have managed to…
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Healy, de Pieri outline election agendas
EMBOLDENED councillor Helen Healy is refusing to bow to the online trolls she says have been “mercilessly” attacking her over the past three years, revealing…
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Cupper tempted
FORMER Mildura State MP Ali Cupper has not ruled out taking a shot at reviving her political career in local government at the October 2024…
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