Opinion
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Plea for the planet
NINETY five per cent-plus of the human race does not know where their life-giving great natural gifts come from. So much for our supposed genius…
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Volunteer need
I HAD occasion to talk to a volunteer at Vinnies in Lime Avenue, Mildura today. This was the only charity shop that I could find…
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Travel expense scrutinised
AUSTRALIANS accept that elected representatives must travel to represent their communities. They also expect that public resources are used for parliamentary business in a way…
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Rubbish service cleanly efficant
AS I heard the rubbish truck go past at 5.15am on Thursday morning, it was then I realised I’d forgot to put my general waste…
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Say no to puppy and kitten surprises this Christmas
LORT Smith Animal Hospital is urging Christmas shoppers to avoid choosing puppies and kittens as surprise gifts this holiday season. “The final shopping rush for…
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Support locals this holiday season
AS we head into Christmas, I want to remind our community how important it is to support the organisations that support others. Every year, our…
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Help to ease holiday pressure
WITH Christmas upon us, I have begun to notice a strange phenomenon. Although Christmas is a time of joy and hope for so many, I…
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Beyond Blue is here for you this holiday season
THE festive season can be a joyous time for many people, as they take a well-earned break from work and school and spend time with…
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Housing workers
Jaclyn Symes Victorian State Treasurer Member for Northern Victoria I AM privileged to serve Northern Victoria as MP and as the Leader of the Government…
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Awards showcase regional journalism
I WAS delighted to see journalists from across Northern Victoria celebrated in this year’s Rural Press Club of Victoria Rural and Regional Journalism and Photography…
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More investment needed
THE divide between city and regional Victorians is widening. New analysis from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office shows city residents receive $19,338 per person in…
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The frontline of diabetes
TYPE 2 diabetes is a serious and complex condition that regional and rural Australians experience at a higher rate than people living in cities. It…













