Politics
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Robinvale housing project shows the way, says Benham
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham says regions struggling with a lack of housing should be looking at the example set by the Swan Hill Rural…
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MDAS calls for detail on voice proposal
MALLEE District Aboriginal Services is encouraging education, information and informed voting leading up to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed…
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Webster blasts ‘counterproductive’ Indigenous voice
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster remains firm in her opposition to an Indigenous voice to parliament after referendum wording was announced last week. Prime Minister…
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Labor wins, but Dalton holds with huge swing
INDEPENDENT Helen Dalton is projected to retain the seat of Murray with a sizeable swing towards her, as Labor sweeps to power in NSW. The incumbent…
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If I win, I might stand aside
ONE of the candidates for Murray says if the seat becomes marginal and he is elected, he will stand aside. Independent Greg Adamson said triggering…
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Murray voting options are on the cards
VOTERS in Murray are being given wildly varied how-to-vote cards for this Saturday’s NSW election. Some recommended voting for only one candidate, which is permitted…
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MP Benham ‘optimistic’ after committee revamp
CHANGES will be made to a government committee on which Member for Mildura Jade Benham sits after a deal was struck between the Victorian Greens,…
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Candidate forum becomes a Deni mute muster
ONE candidate for Murray refused to be filmed and another stormed out during a fiery NSW state election forum in Deniliquin. Nationals candidate Peta Betts…
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Greens push water reforms to save Darling-Baaka
THE NSW Greens have launched a plan to save the Darling-Baaka River, calling for major reforms to prevent an ecological disaster. The five elements to…
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NSW Labor pledges bush roads fix and more paramedics
AN extra 500 paramedics for regional areas, the lifting of pay caps for teachers, nurses and medical staff, and a doubling of the rural and regional…
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Webster fears ‘perverse outcomes’ from visa scheme
THE fate of the Albanese government’s new Pacific Engagement Visa will depend on the Greens and crossbenchers in the Senate. Supporting legislation passed the Lower…
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Super switch creates ‘uncertainty’, Webster says
LABOR is undermining superannuation by removing a tax break for people with superannuation balances over $3 million, according to Member for Mallee Anne Webster. Federal…