Politics
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Quilty calls on Daniel Andrews to resign over coronavirus mess
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Tim Quilty has called on Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to resign due to his “abysmal” handling of the coronavirus crisis. MAIN…
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Victorian pubs lose out to NSW under virus restrictions – MP
PUBS, cafes and restaurants on the Victorian side of the Murray River should be opened up to 50 people per room, just as they are…
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Ease Sunraysia’s COVID-19 restrictions, says Eckel
SUNRAYSIA does not face the same coronavirus situation as Melbourne and should be treated differently, a Mildura councillor says. Mark Eckel, who said he wasn’t…
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One job for every 13 people on JobSeeker or Youth Allowance
ONLY one job vacancy exists for every 13 people on JobSeeker or Youth Allowance, according to May figures, prompting a warning against reducing unemployment benefits.…
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Mildura hopes rise for South Australia travel bubble
SOUTH Australian Premier Steven Marshall will consider the risks of introducing a travel bubble for some Victorian border towns, including Mildura. Mr Marshall on Friday…
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Mildura group campaigns against ABC cuts
A PRIVATE Facebook group called Mildura Against ABC Cuts has launched in an attempt to help support the public broadcaster. The Facebook group has more…
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JobSeeker needs ‘measured response’, says Webster
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says businesses trying to bring back workers have been told by some employees they are “comfortable staying at home” while…
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Two Mildura councillors confirm they will call it quits
AT least two of Mildura Council’s elected representatives, including Mayor Simon Clemence, have confirmed they will not seek a further term in office at this…
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Push for more women to run for Mildura Council
COUNCILLOR Helen Healy is encouraging more women to run for a spot on Mildura Rural City Council in the upcoming October elections. Cr Healy holds…
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Cupper reaches out to South Australians
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has extended an olive branch to South Australian residents after Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews took a swipe at the state…
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Cupper pushes shuttle option for Mildura passenger rail
ONE train per week, with a tourist focus, connecting to a Maryborough service, is achievable and would be a political win for the Victorian Government,…
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Water trade moves could kill small Sunraysia farms – Cupper
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper says she fears proposed changes to water trade rules could be the death-knell of small farms in Sunraysia. Speaking in…