Monday, September 16, 2019

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Politics

Ag labour crisis talks: Mildura meeting ‘first step’

A HIGH-level meeting featuring four federal departments and industry stakeholders in Mildura on Monday is a “significant first step” in finding a solution to an impending labour-hire shortage for Sunraysia, Member for Mallee Anne Webster says.

5 hours ago
Politics

Mildura Labor calls for fast aid for Millewa farmers

THE Labor Party Mildura branch has turned up the heat on the Victorian Government to fast-track financial help for drought-stricken Millewa farmers.

15 hours ago
Politics

MDBA starts job search

THE location of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) Mildura office remains unknown as the first job positions have been advertised.

15 Sep 2019
Politics

Nats slam Andrews on ‘languishing’ Murray Basin Rail Project

THE Victorian Government has left the Murray Basin Rail Project “languishing” with no indication how the project will be completed in full, according to The Nationals’ leader Peter Walsh.

14 Sep 2019
Politics

Anne Webster brings Millewa plight to Federal Parliament

MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has highlighted the “worst drought ever” affecting farmers in the Millewa in Federal Parliament this week.

13 Sep 2019
Farming

Push Hattah almond plant through, say Nationals

THE Victorian Government has been called on to intervene in a stalled planning application that is hampering the development of a $63 million almond processing plant at Hattah.

13 Sep 2019
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Murray Basin rail fail brings truck dangers, says Milne

THE Victorian Government has been accused of hypocrisy over its Towards Zero road toll strategy while forcing more heavy vehicles on state roads because of inadequate rail transport infrastructure.

06 Sep 2019
News

Two houses on the way for Mildura homeless

MILDURA’S homeless crisis will ease just a little with the construction of two three-bedroom houses, but for those who need help most the move will be life-changing. Both properties are expected to be ready for tenants early next year as part of the...

06 Sep 2019
News

Solar farm guidelines could come ‘too late’

NEW solar farm guidelines may be implemented “too late” for a VCAT decision expected to be made on proposed Sunraysia developments this month.

06 Sep 2019
News

PM ‘really supportive’ of Anne Webster’s labour hire push

MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is confident Prime Minister Scott Morrison and other Federal Government ministers have “come to the table” on Sunraysia’s impending labour-hire shortage.

06 Sep 2019
Education

$50k offer could bring teachers to Sunraysia

TEACHERS could be offered up to $50,000 in incentives to move to Sunraysia in a bid to fill hard-to-staff positions under a State Government initiative announced on Thursday.

05 Sep 2019
News

Mildura refuge gives family violence victims support

WOMEN and children escaping family violence in Mildura will have access to new housing and support services by the end of the year.

05 Sep 2019
Politics

Agriculture visa work goes on, says David Littleproud

SENIOR Nationals minister David Littleproud says his party hasn’t abandoned the idea of a dedicated agriculture visa as another fruit-picking season approaches without a new migration category.

05 Sep 2019
Politics

Planning Minister looks for ‘balance’ on MOIA housing

FINDING a balance between protecting agricultural land and allowing residential development is the challenge Planning Minister Richard Wynne confronted during his visit to Mildura on Wednesday.

04 Sep 2019
Police & Courts

New CCTV cameras for Mildura riverfront installed

MILDURA’S riverfront precinct and CBD has received 17 new CCTV cameras as an enhanced safety measure.

04 Sep 2019
Politics

Climate strike vital for students, says campaigner

CARL Young wants to send a clear message to Sunraysia residents deliberating whether to take part in the climate strike.

04 Sep 2019
News

Ag Minister Jaclyn Symes makes Millewa drought visit

THE Victorian Government says it is investigating what further support it can provide Millewa farmers hit by the worst growing conditions since the 1940s. Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes on Monday made an unannounced visit to the region to see...

03 Sep 2019