Opinion

I’VE never been much of a political activist, but I respect the rights of those that are. So it was disturbing this week to see…

THE Commonwealth Government continues to display a commitment to thriving industries and small businesses in our region. I argued in my campaign in 2019 that…

THIS year’s State Budget laid the foundations for a spectacular finish to a game-changing term. The 2021-22 budget contained many highlights – multi-million-dollar support for…

In this year’s Budget, the Commonwealth Government has doubled down on our commitment to regional communities. The 2021 Budget is a win for our region.…

WHEN it comes to the disparity between regional Victoria and Melbourne, there is no greater example than in the local government rates we pay. A…

This week I made the decision to withdraw from the Reason Coalition. The coalition was, to my mind, a way of increasing the influence of…

MILDURA being announced this week as one of seven regional sites for a Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership is hugely exciting. As the daughter…

TOMORROW we celebrate Mother’s Day. We take a moment and reflect on how wonderful our mums are. The life they give us is usually accompanied…

HARD work and results. It’s all people want from their elected leaders and it’s the philosophy that guides me every day. As we pass the…

ON Monday I had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of Mildura Base Public Hospital’s amazing Aboriginal artwork. The artwork is a brilliant display of…

EVERY year on Anzac Day we pause to remember and say thank you to our defence personnel for their courage and their service. It’s one…

IT is hard to think of a more important date on the calendar in Australia than April 25. Anzac Day is a time for reflection,…