Analysis & Comment
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Prevent violence with us
OPINION: The Walk Against Family Violence should be an opportunity to recognise the impact on all victims and survivors of domestic and family violence – especially…
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Veterans’ graves are sacred
NOVEMBER 11 each year is always a solemn day. On Remembrance Day we honour and remember all those who have died and served Australia as…
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A Budget that breaks our hearts
THE Labor Government broke the hearts of Mallee families in their first budget. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised if he won government, there would be…
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Flood emergency brings Mallee together
MY thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the floods. Nine out of 12 of my shires in Mallee are impacted and given…
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Wood: Why we advocate
By Liam Wood, Mildura Mayor Given the recent publicity around our endorsement of priority advocacy projects ahead of the upcoming Victorian election, I thought it…
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Methane move a tax threat
WHEN will the madness stop? There are reports Labor are set to announce a global methane pledge at next month’s UN COP27 climate change conference.…
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More baby showers forecast
PUBLIC IVF is coming to the Mallee! On Thursday we received the exciting news that Mildura has been selected by the Victorian Government as one…
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Welcome return of our shows
It’s Showtime! Many local shows are occurring over the next few weeks – and how wonderful is it to have them return? I am glad…
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Here to bargain, not beg
AS an Independent MP, you do your best to build a constructive relationship with the Government of the day, because that is the easiest route to…
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Patience is wearing thin
THIS term of Parliament has seen some historic, game-changing wins on healthcare. The first was the return of Mildura Base Hospital to public hands. That…
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Champion on and off the field
I REALISE not everyone will be as enthusiastic as my family about the Grand Final result this year, after all, not everyone is a Cats…
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From idea to game changer
TOGETHER, we are changing the game for seasonal worker accommodation. A public-private partnership announced this week provides a blueprint for seasonal worker accommodation that is…