Politics
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Nationals demand basin states hold development
THE Nationals have demanded New South Wales and South Australia join an agreement to enforce a halt on new development to help protect Victoria’s irrigation…
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End lockdowns in regional Victoria, says Quilty
THE Victorian Government has been urged to end the lockdown “overreaction” in regional areas. Speaking in Parliament this week, Member for Northern Victoria Tim Quilty…
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Helen Dalton slams ‘copycat’ Bill on NSW water ownership
THE NSW Government this week introduced legislation it says will strengthen disclosure requirements for water ownership and trades for all NSW Members of Parliament. Minister…
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Irrigators plan party to take on Anne Webster, Sussan Ley
PLANS are under way for a new irrigator-led party to challenge the Coalition in Mallee and Farrer at the next federal election. Southern Riverina Irrigators…
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Ali Cupper takes three campaigns back to parliament
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper is preparing to attend State Parliament for the first time since February. Ms Cupper said she was excited about returning…
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Webster puts forward manufacturing vision
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says the COVID-19 pandemic may be the region’s wake-up call to diversify industry and increase the region’s productivity. Dr Webster…
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Webster slams ‘inconsistent response’ on borders
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster believes it’s time for states to reopen borders. Dr Webster responded this week to comments by Rural Doctors Association of…
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Mildura South sports precinct cash could come from anywhere
MILDURA Council will look at any funding stream available to complete the Mildura South Regional Sporting Precinct (MSRSP), sport and recreation councillor Glenn Milne says.…
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Finish Mildura South sports hub, Cupper tells government
Photos, video: Mildura South sports precinct progress MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has pledged to drive “a very determined campaign” to ensure the Victorian Government…
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Mildura snubbed in Victoria’s $70 billion ‘Big Build’
A $70 BILLION infrastructure spend dubbed “Victoria’s Big Build” does not contain a single project within 300km of Mildura. The State Government lists 41 projects…
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Mildura Council gets share of federal funds
MILDURA Rural City Council will receive more than $2.5 million in federal funding to support local jobs and businesses and boost the economy struggling under…
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Government funds short for sport, rail, schools – Cupper
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper says infrastructure stimulus spending in the region from the Victorian Government’s $2.7 billion Building Works package falls short of what…