O’Day opts in for council contest

MERINEE grain farmer and Millewa Ward candidate James O’Day describes himself as a down to earth person who takes a common sense approach to solving issues. Making his maiden run for a seat on Mildura Rural City Council, he’s put his name forward in a bid to ensure broadacre farmer and irrigator voices are represented […]

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