Politics
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Water backdown a ‘mystery’
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek mysteriously reinstated federal funding for 58 gigalitres of Victorian Murray Darling Basin Plan projects…
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3G shutdown will leave residents ‘vulnerable’
THE lack of action on the impending 3G network switch off is leaving Australians vulnerable, according to Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. Telstra will…
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Share tactics: Family investments appear at odds with MPs’ stances
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has escalated attacks on the adoption of electric vehicles, batteries and a “reckless rush to renewables” while her husband owns…
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Senate plea on biosecurity levy
FARMERS are urging politicians to “do the right thing” as debate on the controversial Biosecurity Protection Levy begins in the Senate this week. From July…
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Waiting game on bill relief
LABOR could be about to break a promise on reducing electricity bills, according to Member for Mallee Anne Webster, however data from the energy-market operator…
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Webster renews push for truck bypass
MILDURA residents have been urged to rally behind a heavy vehicle bypass to reduce the number of heavy vehicles travelling on Deakin Avenue. Member for…
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Bulk-bill freefall claims rejected
BULK billing is “collapsing” under Labor, according to Member for Mallee Anne Webster. Dr Webster said the federal Labor government had promised to “strengthen” Medicare,…
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Support for no wards along Murray
THERE has been strong support in another north-west Victorian council for a decision to abolish wards, a system about to be implemented for Mildura Council.…
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Governor set for visit
SWAN Hill City Council voted in a unanimous decision to accept the invitation of Governor Margaret Gardner to visit Swan Hill. The proposed dates for…
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MP’s war with Base hospital
MILDURA’S state MP has publicly attacked the management of Mildura Base Public Hospital, suggesting financial mismanagement and saying it had lost the public’s confidence. Nationals…
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Workers’ rights’ will cost jobs’
NEW industrial relations laws have Member for Mallee Anne Webster concerned that they will drive more people out of work, particularly in regional Victoria. The…
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Speak up on water ‘disgrace’, MP urges
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is encouraging locals to have their say on the Federal Government’s “disgraceful” Restoring Our Rivers Act draft framework, with the…
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