Politics

Anne Webster backs Bridget McKenzie in sports grants row

MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has thrown her support behind embattled senator Bridget McKenzie.

22 Jan 2020

So the government gave sports grants to marginal seats. What happens now?

WHEN Australians pay their income tax, they assume the money is going to areas of the community that need it, rather than being used by the government to shore up votes for the next election.

22 Jan 2020

Politics

Alliance on board for Cupper Mildura tourist train proposal

THE NorthWest Rail Alliance (NWRA) has welcomed Member for Mildura Ali Cupper’s tourist train pitch to the Victorian Government.

21 Jan 2020

Politics

Energy efficiency earns home loan discounts

IN a national first, Australians are being offered discounted loans for highly energy-efficient homes.

18 Jan 2020

Farming

Sunraysia growers should use skilled labour deal - Webster

MEMBER for Mallee Dr Anne Webster is urging Sunraysia growers to secure and stabilise their workforce under the new Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA).

17 Jan 2020

Farming

Water supply Bill would not help, says dried fruits chair

NEW South Wales Senator Perin Davey’s proposed water supply Bill would not fill a gap in water legislation, according to Dried Fruits Australia chairman Mark King.

17 Jan 2020

Victorian payroll tax cut would ease burden - MP

LIBERAL Democrats Member for Northern Victoria Tim Quilty is urging the Victorian Government to repeal payroll tax in northern Victoria to help communities recover Australia’s drought and bushfires.

17 Jan 2020

Politics

Health and water top Anne Webster’s 2020 list

IMPROVING health services and water issues remain the highest priorities in 2020 for Member for Mallee Anne Webster.

17 Jan 2020

Politics

Mallee a big winner in sports grants ‘bias’, figures show

MALLEE was granted more than double what an electorate its size could be expected to receive under a sports grant program scrutinised by the National Audit Office.

16 Jan 2020

Politics

Webster, NSW senator in talks over private water Bill

NEW South Wales Senator Perin Davey visited Mildura on Thursday to meet stakeholders on a potential private senator’s Bill on water supply.

16 Jan 2020

Politics

Victorian Government still weighing up sports precinct cash

THE Victorian Government will consider whether to provide additional funds to complete stage 2 of the Mildura South Regional Sporting Precinct (MSRSP).

15 Jan 2020

Education

Study subsidies back Sunraysia health care jobs

SUNRAYSIA is set to benefit from a recent Federal Government policy change that has paved the way for more health care professionals to upskill.

15 Jan 2020

News

Robinvale subdivisions fire planning debate in council

SWAN Hill Rural City Council has approved two applications for the subdivision of land in Robinvale, despite claimed conflicts with state planning laws.

15 Jan 2020

Farming

Workers on the ground and more on the way, says Webster

HUNDREDS of Timor-Leste seasonal workers hit the ground in Sunraysia this month, with more expected to arrive in coming weeks to help address a shortage of harvest labour.

14 Jan 2020

Politics

Senator’s fears over lower Darling crisis grow

A CONFRONTING scene that unfolded in front of South Australian Senator Rex Patrick last week was a stark reminder of how dire the situation is for communities on the lower Darling River.

12 Jan 2020

Politics

Senator Rex Patrick makes stand against water access Bill

CENTRE Alliance Senator Rex Patrick will vote against a National Party proposal to force the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEHW) to release water for consumptive use during times of drought.

12 Jan 2020