Politics
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UAP will repay debt, invest in regions
Stuart King, United Australia Party I’m standing for Mallee to fight for hope, opportunity and prosperity for future generations. Currently in Australia, successive Governments are…
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Party politics fail rural people
AS a single mum, I know what it is like to feel the pressure of paying the bills and putting fuel in the car. Australia’s…
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Ali Cupper hits back over ‘misleading’ hospital claim
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has vehemently denied “completely misleading” the Mildura community over her commitment for a new hospital in the region. The Victorian…
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Deputy prime minister calls for Independents to pick a side
INDEPENDENT candidates for the seat of Mallee have hit back at criticism from the federal government, saying the role of independents is to communicate with…
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$2 million to fund projects in Wentworth Shire
Wentworth Shire Council has been granted $2 million for much needed improvements and installations throughout the shire. The funding received will go towards a new…
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Peter Crisp returns to politics with Wentworth Shire Council
PETER Crisp has kept a low profile since leaving the sometimes grubby world of politics, but he’s been easy to spot in high-vis work gear…
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Anne Webster describes Christensen comments as ‘delusional’
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says freedom of speech comes with responsibilities, following comments by a National Party colleague on a US television talk show.…
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Tax backlash on land rezoning ‘misleading’, says Ali Cupper
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has dismissed criticism over her support for a new tax that the National Party claims will “drastically push up the…
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Victorian Government ‘prepared’ to consider rates plans
THE Victorian Government says it is “very prepared” to consider strategies that would reduce the “scandalous” disparity between rural and regional rates and those of…
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Ali Cupper calls on government to back Robinvale rezoning
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper says rezoning of land in Robinvale will help boost housing options in the township. “Swan Hill Council is currently undertaking…
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Victoria’s pandemic legislation faces further delays
Victoria’s pandemic legislation could be amended to ensure more oversight, in an effort to secure the support of another crossbench MP. But it is unlikely…
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Anne Webster slams social media defamation, introduces Bill
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster wants to make social media giants liable as publishers if they don’t remove allegedly defamatory material. Dr Webster last week…