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Vote ‘no’ to end the dysfunction
WHEN I attended Berrigan Irrigators Council last Monday night I was incredibly annoyed to hear one of the new Murray Irrigation Ltd directors claim the…
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Grass society on the line
THE future of a society that has connected farmers, scientists and agricultural consultants for 65 years is on the line. The Grassland Society of Southern…
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Rising crime must be addressed
THE recent surge in crime rates across regional Victoria demands urgent attention from the Allan Labor Government. Figures released late last week are damning, with…
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Major concerns on river tree burning
MY wife and l had read in last Friday’s The Guardian (March 22) that Swan Hill Council started to remove willow trees on the Little…
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Tough policy decisions are the key to change
I WELCOME the Senate inquiry into supermarket pricing and practices, and acknowledge that action is needed to ensure farmers get a fair price for what…
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Who will listen to healthcare issues?
REMEMBER the days when, if you were feeling unwell or had a medical dilemma, you rang your local clinic and were assigned an appointment that…
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Budget must deliver for our regions
REVELATIONS of 480 road sites across regional Victoria being labelled “under pavement in poor condition”, resulting in speed reductions, are deeply concerning. Yet the Allan…
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Basin Plan ads are misleading
IT is difficult to trust politicians and governments, especially those that mislead their electorates and promote false information. The trust becomes even more difficult when…
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Setting the record straight
I WOULD like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude and thanks to the many people from across your community who have made time…
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Budget cuts will hurt our regions
WITH a nightmare State Budget looming in May, it’s evident the Allan government is poised to inflict severe cuts on regional Victorians. Grassroots sporting groups,…
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