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Councillor splits on hospital waste handout

MILDURA Rural City councillors were split on a vote on whether to grant $20,000 to Mildura Base Hospital to pay for a food dehydrator at their regular meeting for December on Thursday night, with Cr Glenn Milne saying the state...

22 Dec 2024
Politics

History created as Symes new Vic Treasurer

NORTHERN Victoria Upper House MP Jaclyn Symes is set to become the state’s first female Treasurer following a cabinet reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Tim Pallas. Ms Symes, whose electoral region covers Mildura to...

20 Dec 2024
Education

Ouyen kinder gets cash to go bush

AN Ouyen based early childhood education centre has received State Government funding for bush kinder activities. Mallee Minors Childcare Centre has been announced as a recipient of $6000 for the alternative to established kinder services that sees...

16 Dec 2024
Politics

New Nationals’ leader visits district

RECENTLY anointed Victorian National Party parliamentary leader Danny O’Brien has continued his victory tour around the state, and last week his journey brought him to Mildura. While the Member for South Gippsland was about as far away from his home...

14 Dec 2024
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13 Feb 2020
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Basin Authority gets new chair

THE Federal Government has appointed a new Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) board chair following the announcement of the retirement of current head Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston who has held the role since 2020. Outgoing chair Sir...

13 Dec 2024
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Fed grants open for groups

A Federal Opposition MP is urging relevant local community groups to sign up for a Commonwealth Government grant scheme. Promoting the Volunteer Grants program, Member for Farrer and deputy Opposition leader Sussan Ley said the current round of...

05 Dec 2024
Politics

Benham joins state’s PAEC

MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has landed a spot on the Victorian Parliament’s Public Accounts and Estimates Committee. The nine-person committee is chaired by Labor member Sarah Connolly and includes parliamentarians from both the Legislative...

01 Dec 2024
Politics

Fee-free TAFE claim ‘flawed’

INDEPENDENT candidate for Farrer Michelle Milthorpe has come to the defence of the Federal Government’s fee-free TAFE program. The program has been the source of political debate over the past fortnight, as the Coalition opposed Government attempts...

30 Nov 2024
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Webster backs aged care revamp

SENIORS could receive greater support to live out their autumn years after sweeping changes to aged care became law. The Federal Government’s Aged Care Bill, which passed Parliament on Monday, may provide in-home help and...

28 Nov 2024
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More to do on social media ban, says Milthorpe

A CANDIDATE running in the seat of Farrer at the next Federal election Michelle Milthorpe has labelled the Commonwealth Government’s proposed social media ban for Australians under the age of 16 a “quick fix” that fails to address social medi...

19 Nov 2024
Health

MP wants drivers to become donors

AN upper house member of Parliament for Northern Victoria has urged the State Government to allow people to become organ donors when renewing a licence. The Nationals’ Gaelle Broad said a simple change to legislation could give countless people...

18 Nov 2024
Opinion

Climbing limits point to bigger issue

LABOR’S shutdown of rock climbing at Mount Arapiles in the state’s west should be a wakeup call to all regional Victorians. It may be a world-renowned rock formation, but figuratively this is the tip of the iceberg. Cultural heritage laws are the...

17 Nov 2024
News

First thoughts of the new-look MRCC council

A MIX of new faces, re-elected councillors and former representatives have detailed their hopes and aspirations for the coming four year Mildura Rural City Council term. New councillors Rebecca Crossling and Katie Clements have stated their...

09 Nov 2024
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State gov backs Mildura events

OVER the next three years, the State Government is set to help put more events on the Mildura calendar, the Victorian Minister for Tourism has said. Visiting the region on Thursday, Steve Dimopoulos said he’s passionate about getting more tourists...

25 Oct 2024
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Minister’s praise for social impact

VICTORIA’S Employment Minister praised a local NDIS organisation during her trip to Mildura on Wednesday for their commitment to providing job opportunities for people with disabilities. Vicki Ward said she was impressed with the range of businesses...

25 Oct 2024
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Morris seeks intersection safety

KINGS Billabong Ward council candidate Rohan Morris has called for a safety crossing at the intersection of the Calder Highway and Indi Avenue at Red Cliffs, which he said was a long-held “point of anxiety” for the community. The intersection is on...

23 Oct 2024