Politics
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Lisa Neville slams northern basin floodplain harvesting
THE Victorian Government says a decision to allow New South Wales and Queensland irrigators to harvest floodplain waters out of the rain- soaked northern Murray-Darling…
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New water minister Keith Pitt backs basin plan
NEWLY appointed Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt visited Mildura on Wednesday, declaring his commitment to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP) and promising the region “I…
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‘Special interests’ took water in secret, says Helen Dalton
“RAIN will not end drought conditions across southern NSW if the NSW Government allow special interests to secretly siphon off water before it reaches the…
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Anne Webster joins parliamentary homelessness inquiry
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has been elected to a House of Representatives standing committee to investigate factors that contribute to people becoming homeless and…
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Mildura deserves special consideration, inquiry told
MILDURA’S remoteness, social disadvantage, span of services and vast distances should be taken into account when governments consider grants and infrastructure investment, an inquiry into…
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Complete Murray Basin Rail Project, government urged
NORTH-WEST Victoria will be the big winners from a proposed intermodal freight hub terminal at Ballarat only when the Murray Basin Rail Project is complete,…
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Victoria should chip in more for sports precinct, says Milne
MILDURA’S recreation and sport councillor says the council remains hopeful the Victorian Government will fund the outstanding $10 million to complete the Mildura South Regional…
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NSW Government can’t be trusted on water, says Helen Dalton
MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton says the NSW Government can “not be trusted”, after a northern Murray-Darlin Basin floodplain harvesting embargo was lifted on Monday.…
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Time for state to ‘come to the table’ on sports precinct
VICTORIA’S Labor Government has been called on to contribute its “fair share” to the Mildura South Regional Sporting Precinct project. Member for Mildura Ali Cupper…
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Mick Keelty should focus on basin compliance – Cupper
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has backed a call for Murray-Darling Basin inspector-general Mick Keelty to refocus on fixing the long-standing issues that have undermined…
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Put Merbein trees on bucket list, says council
A MERBEIN resident has described the dire state of native trees on the township’s nature and median strips as an “eyesore” that needs urgent action.…
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Anne Webster seeks change on Nationals’ leadership spills
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is pushing for more stability in the National Party following this week’s leadership spill. Dr Webster is pushing for a…
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