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Nats promise to protect farmers

LABOR’s panicked rush to roll-out wind and solar farms across 70 per cent of Victoria’s agricultural land has escalated into completely unfair and dangerous territory, with Labor making laws that allow government employees free rein to enter private...

Kiwis congratulated for solar farming

WE at Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) know what a difference solar and batteries can make to a farm’s bottom line. That’s why we’re pleased to see that the New Zealand National Party Government has launched a Solar on Farms Program which...

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Nationals leaderslams funding cuts

THE Allan Labor Government is taking more and giving less – and it doesn’t want you to know about it. Regional Victorians are about to pay an extra $3 billion under Labor’s new emergency services tax, yet get less in frontline services...

Stand together for PTSD

Stand together to beat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder AT any one time over one million Australians have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. This makes PTSD the second most common mental health condition in Australia, but it’s often left...

Movement needed for men’s mental health

IT was wonderful to catch just a sample of the high standard or emerging local dance talent, just last Monday at the Mildura Eisteddfod. It was even more wonderful to see at least two fine young chaps performing so well in the demi-character section...

State support sought

IT’S hard not to be moved by the devastating stories told by farmers grappling with one of the driest years on record. There’s no feed, no water, and disappointingly, none of the much needed on-ground support farmers need to help relieve the...

More energy bill relief is on the way

FEDERAL Labor Government is continuing its energy bill relief for households and small businesses through to the end of 2025. Those with an electricity account have already seen $300 taken off their energy bills over the past 12 months. This...

A thank you to generous Australians

I AM constantly amazed by the ability of Australians to come together when it matters most. We have seen it countless times in our history as a nation, during times of national crisis, natural disaster, financial unrest and so much more. Aussies...

Cyclists and road laws

I UNDERSTAND everyone’s right to keeping fit and looking after their health. But at what stage does the cyclist have to take responsibility for their actions? As a local heavy vehicle operator, it pains me to see cyclists with no regard for the road...

Nationals keen to scrap taxes

THE emergency services tax isn’t gone - it’s just a one-year stay of execution for farmers. The reality is every Victorian homeowner, business and renter will pay a 100 per cent increase to cover this new tax. Labor has slapped hard working...

A callout to for men to help end family and domestic violence

AS we find ourselves in the end of Reconciliation Week, I speak to you today in front of you not just as a survivor, but as a truth teller. My journey through family and domestic violence is not just mine – it is a story shared by too many of our...

Thirsty nuclear doesn’t stack up

FOR anyone concerned about how regional areas will fare as Australia transforms to a net zero electricity system, at first glance nuclear power may seem like a pretty attractive aspiration. But it’s not. The reality of nuclear power is that to...

The need for reconciliation

AS we mark National Reconciliation Week, I wish to take a moment to honour this important time of reflection, learning, and commitment to unity across our nation. Reconciliation Week reminds us of the urgent need to build respectful relationships...

Nationals out of touch?

THE Federal National Party is surely in a state of total disillusionment as to their relevance in Australia’s modern society. What influence can they have on public education, workers’ rights, employment opportunities, small businesses, building...

Mayor welcomes budget feedback

COUNCIL’S 2025-26 Draft Budget has been released for public feedback and, as councillors, we welcome and encourage your scrutiny and feedback for our consideration when we get to vote on it in one...

More support needed

I WRITE on behalf of the not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia that helps people across the nation. We have now set up a key network which has become a growing community on the internet that – put simply – links people with mental...