Politics
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Regions paying price to keep Melbourne in check, says Quilty
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Tim Quilty said the State Government’s “draconian” coronavirus restrictions were designed to keep Melbourne cases in check. And he said regional…
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Victorian Opposition calls for regional tourism fund
THE Victorian Opposition is calling for a dedicated $200 million Regional Tourism Fund to be immediately established by the State Government to support country communities…
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Bill to expose water interests to return to NSW Parliament
MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton says her Bill to force politicians to declare their water interests will be reintroduced in the NSW Parliament this week.…
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Ease COVID-19 restrictions in regions, says Littleproud
DEPUTY Nationals leader David Littleproud has launched a push for regional Australia’s coronavirus restrictions to be less tough than cities. Nationals ministers have pushed within…
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‘Greater pressure’ needed on Mildura South sports precinct
MILDURA Council has been urged to put “greater pressure” on the Victorian Government to provide more funding for the Mildura South Sporting Precinct. The state…
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Funding for sporting precinct unlikely, says councillor
ANY hope of Victorian Government funding in this year’s state budget for the Mildura South Sporting Precinct is likely to disappear due to the coronavirus…
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Victorian Government pushed on Mildura sport precinct funds
VICTORIA’S Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Martin Pakula has been told to “put his money where his mouth is” and hand over the $10…
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Both major parties to blame for rail project delays: Cupper
THE major political parties failed growers, transport providers and the economy by not completing the Murray Basin Rail Project on time and on budget, according…
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Aged Care Minister heeds Sunraysia call for help
AGED Care Minister Richard Colbeck has promised a trip to Sunraysia after a cry for help from local residential facilities. Member for Mallee Anne Webster…
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Mildura to port freight journey ‘up to five hours longer’
THE Murray Basin Rail Project will require a “considerable” injection of new funds if intended benefits are to be realised, according to a report on…
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Ali Cupper won’t attend parliament due to virus risk
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has decided against sitting in Parliament this week, due to the coronavirus risk. Ms Cupper said she had been given…
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Mildura Council’s climate change strategies get praise
MILDURA Council’s response to tackling climate change has been hailed as “comprehensive” by the man leading a statewide parliamentary inquiry. A climate change hearing was…