Politics
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How Mallee MP plans to ‘manage the argy-bargy’ in opposition
THERE’S a saying in politics that your worst day in government is better than your best day in opposition and, by the time the next…
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Webster takes on new health role
LOCAL federal MP Anne Webster has become the Opposition’s assistant spokesperson for regional health. Dr Webster was previously the assistant spokesperson for regional development. She…
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Walsh slams annual reports delay
THE delayed tabling of more than 250 annual reports in Victorian Parliament last week has been slammed by Nationals leader Peter Walsh. Accusing the government…
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Mildura is ‘full of fight’, declares new MP
AN emotional new Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says she is both humbled and honoured by the faith shown in her by the electorate’s voters. In…
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Energy fix risky, warns Webster
LABOR’S proposed intervention into the coal and gas market risks destroying investor confidence and jeopardises supply in the medium to long term, Federal Member for…
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LOUD AND PROUD: Benham’s vow to be a voice in Opposition
INCOMING National Party Member for Mildura Jade Benham says the flood crisis response and road recovery are among her priorities, as she declared it was…
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Losing stings, but I’ll be back, says Cupper
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper, who appears destined to lose her seat to The Nationals after one term in office, has lamented her loss at…
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Benham claims Mildura victory
THE Nationals candidate for Mildura Jade Benham has claimed victory over sitting Independent Ali Cupper with just over 85 per cent of votes counted. Ms…
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Coalition on track for Upper House seats
THE Coalition is expected to have two MPs in the Upper House region that includes Mildura for the first time in four years. Current Liberal…
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State Nats back rejection of parliament ‘voice’
VICTORIAN Nationals leader Peter Walsh has backed his federal Nationals counterparts’ stance on the proposed Indigenous voice in federal parliament, saying MPs are “almost compelled…
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Near enough’s good enough for Nats’ election brag
VOTING isn’t finished and so Jade Benham is yet to claim an election victory in the seat of Mildura, but her probable new boss has…
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Cupper is ‘keeping score’
INDEPENDENT Member for Mildura Ali Cupper has spent this week cleaning out her electorate office, conceding on social media yesterday that “the Nats wanted the…