Analysis & Comment
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Celebrate our lucky country
We are the Lucky Country. There is nowhere else I would rather live than Australia. These past two weeks have brought a focus on our…
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A life of devoted service
ON her 21st birthday, Queen Elizabeth II stated “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted…
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‘She was the same as everyone else’
MY column was going to be about the SFNL Grand Final. Few things could surpass that in local importance, except maybe the Queen. My first interview…
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Long term solutions for health care
THE permanent closure of Tristar Medical Clinic and the crisis it has caused requires urgent solutions, which are being negotiated. But the situation also calls…
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Magnificent Mallee to boost region
I DON’T think I know anyone who does not enjoy their food and drink. It’s even in our national anthem. And here in Mallee we…
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How to fix rigged rating system
RATES are a burning issue in our community, and have been for years. It has been an ongoing theme of my political work since first…
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Spring into action and enjoy shows
SPRING is almost here, and the buzz of families and friends getting together is happening everywhere. After two long years in and out of isolation,…
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Volunteers are our quiet heroes
BEFORE being elected to office, I spent time working in the not-for-profit charity sector. I worked with some wonderful and generous people, and saw the…
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Everyone wins – now eyes back on the finals
THE last two weeks have been huge with regards to the decisions the SFNL board have had to make about the grand final venue. Thankfully,…
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Finals decision shows value of newspapers
I CAN give you a hundred reasons why newspapers should continue to exist, particularly in regional areas. One of my top reasons would be the…
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Vietnam vets are heroes
On Thursday, services were held across the State and the Nation to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day. The day is held on the anniversary of the…
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Will voice be hoarse
PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese has promised Australia a referendum on creating an Indigenous voice to parliament. What does this mean? At this point we have…
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