Opinion
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Parliament at Its Best
THIS week in the Victorian Parliament we saw democracy at its very best. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill prompted a marathon sitting on Tuesday…
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Why strong China ties are vital for our universities
YOU don’t have to be a close observer of international education to know that the Australian sector is undergoing a reset – driven, in part,…
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A time of giving
THIS coming Christmas is a time for joy and being together with loved ones, but for many local families this year may bring added challenges.…
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Concern for speed limit lowering
MANANGATANG P–12 College acknowledges and supports the shared commitment of all levels of government to improving road safety and reducing deaths and serious injuries on…
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Parliament at its best
THIS week in the Victorian Parliament we saw democracy at its very best. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill prompted a marathon sitting on Tuesday…
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Halt the hooning
CITY Gate ward residents have raised serious concerns about the safety risks and noise caused by inconsiderate motorists at all hours of the night. While…
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Services needed
I’VE read with great enthusiasm yesterday’s reports on Building the Base and efforts to return the Mildura passenger train service – two prolonged hangovers from…
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Prepare for fire season
AS we head into another fire season here in regional Victoria, it is a timely reminder to make fire preparation a priority. Understanding your local…
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Focus on water
THIS National Water Week (October 20-26) is the ideal time to start a broad discussion on the future water and food security needs of Australia.…
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Committed to building better roads
I’VE spent the majority of my life in regional Victoria and there’s nowhere I would rather live. From the breathtaking Mallee skies in your part…
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Remembering them
WE will remember them. Four simple words. But four incredibly powerful words in the Ode of Remembrance. It’s not ‘we will remember them when it’s…
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Webster rebukes rising costs
COST-of-living pressures are biting Sunraysia residents hard, and contrary to the prime minister’s claims, your Medicare card isn’t magically paying for your whole doctor visit,…













