Politics
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Ley urges voters to follow the money
MEMBER for Farrer Sussan Ley has defended her 20-year stranglehold on the federal NSW seat after a non-partisan community group accused her of failing to…
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Grassroots group out to unseat Ley
VOTERS in the Farrer federal electorate are seeking representation that puts people before political parties, according to a non-partisan community group. Voices of Farrer was…
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Benham vows to save Robinvale from ‘disgrace’
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has vowed to visit Robinvale’s sister city Villers-Bretonneux herself to “rescue Robinvale’s reputation”. On Sunday, Ms Benham announced that she…
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MPs slam tax cut move
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster and Farrer MP Sussan Ley have criticised the Federal Government over tax cuts that will save the typical Mildura worker…
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Crime ‘out of control’, claims Mildura MP
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham says her office has been “inundated” with calls from residents and businesses concerned for their safety. Ms Benham said anti-social…
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Kids are taking over the House
MILDURA’S young people weren’t happy with the way recycling was being addressed. So they seized the opportunity to take it to State Parliament, drafting a…
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Voters pulling at the boundaries
THE Mallee federal electorate should not be expanded, according to the bulk of suggestions to a boundaries review. Victoria and New South Wales must lose…
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Extra roads cash won’t solve crisis
A BOOST to federal roads funding will make a “huge difference” to regional councils, though apprehension remains about the ongoing funding shortfall. The Federal Government…
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SEC won’t lower power prices, Nats claim
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham joined other members of The Nationals outside parliament last week to campaign against the State Government’s State Electricity Commission revival.…
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MP invites minister back to school
MILDURA’S state MP has called on the Education Minister to visit the area to assess local needs for himself. Using an adjournment debate to highlight…
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Wood to continue as city leader, with new deputy
LIAM Wood will serve a third consecutive term as Mildura mayor, after he held off a forecast challenge from deputy mayor Helen Healy at Thursday’s annual…
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Mallee voters made their voices clear, says Anne Webster
MALLEE voters and those around the nation have resoundingly rejected the Federal Government push for an Indigenous voice to parliament amid concerns the referendum has…