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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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13 Feb 2020
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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
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Candidate’s crossing call

MILLEWA Ward council candidate Carli Leishman says more pedestrian infrastructure is needed in Merbein to fully connect its local business district, schools, libraries and parks. Frustrated at a lack of detail over recent pedestrian crossing...

23 Oct 2024
Politics

Webster heads to capital to visit the King

FEDERAL Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster is in Canberra today to attend King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to the Australian Parliament House. At the same time Dr Webster criticised Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and said she was...

21 Oct 2024
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Ambulance inquiry submissions sought

AN Victorian Parliament upper house committee has launched an inquiry into Ambulance Victoria. The Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee will seek to prepare a report on the core issues impacting the management and functions of the...

13 Oct 2024
News

Cupper steering roads infrastructure upgrades

ROADS infrastructure in Mildura South hasn’t kept up with the “explosion of growth” in the area a Mildura Rural City Council candidate has claimed. Former independent State Member for Mildura and current Mildura Wetlands candidate Ali Cupper said if...

12 Oct 2024
Politics

States agree to border deal

VICTORIAN and South Australian governments have announced a partnership between the states with the aim of dealing with challenges border communities face. The three-year memorandum of understanding seeks to make it easier to develop common...

11 Oct 2024
Politics

Ward voting system ‘the worst’

MILDURA council candidates are lining up to challenge the merit of the ward voting system if elected at this month’s local government elections. A veteran of 20 years in local government and former mayor, Glenn Milne said the ward system, introduced...

10 Oct 2024
Politics

Murray MP puts water on the record

MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton has said she’s adamant a water register will stop secret and illegal dealings within the Australian water market. After months of pressure, Ms Dalton gained support for the measure from the New South Wales Government...

06 Oct 2024
News

Wentworth Shire’s new councillors revealed

WENTWORTH Shire’s new combination of councillors has been determined. Following the September 14 election, the nine successful candidates included the re-elected Daniel Linklater, Peter Crisp, Tim Elstone, Jo Rodda and Susan Nichols, returning...

02 Oct 2024
Politics

Balranald’s brand new reps locked in

THE eight councillors successfully voted onto to Balranald Shire council have been determined following the recent New South Wales local government elections. Dwaine Scott and Louie Zaffina were elected without the need for preference...

02 Oct 2024