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Fed up with fruit trees

THE residents in the Leicester Street and Villiva Drive are fed up with the fruit trees planted in the nature strips because of the fruit falling on the footpaths and front lawns. To exercise/walk daily, one has to walk on the road and place their...

Regional news is the canary in the coal mine

THIS week, I step up as president of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the responsibility is far greater than that. The future of regional news publishing is...

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...

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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...

More than a dog town

I WISH to express my disappointment in yesterday’s headline (Sunraysia Daily, May 23, page 1, Dareton goes to the dogs) referencing Dareton. Yes, there is a story within and I express my concern to those residents impacted and my disappointment with...

Honouring our volunteers

THIS week is National Volunteer Week, with the theme Connecting Communities. Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia pays tribute this week to the hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time to PCFA Prostate Cancer Support Groups around the...

Breaking up is hard to do

CONGRATULATIONS to members of the National Party!You’ve handed Labor government at the federal level (and possibly in Victoria too if you seek to replicate the nationwide dumb f&%kary) indefinitely. The Nationals can’t form government without the...

All about giving back

Anne WebsterFederal Member for MalleeLAST weekend I was honoured to officially open the Mildura Field Days at the start of National Volunteers Week and I encouraged Sunraysia residents to volunteer in their communities. I commended the efforts of...

Breaking down bail policy

“BREAK Bail, Face Jail.”It is a simple slogan, but it says plenty as The Nationals announce a major new policy that will restore trust in Victoria’s bail system. The policy reinstates consequences for repeat offenders – and puts community...