Opinion
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Church notes
Grain Shed PRAISE be to God for our beautiful region and the lovely weather over the long weekend. Thanks to all those who invested their…
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Pacific visa ballot raises concerns
Anne Webster THIS week in Parliament I spoke on the value of Australia’s engagement with our Pacific island neighbours, which cannot be denied. My speech…
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Church Notes
Anglican WHILE Rev Denis is away we are enjoying the diversity of visiting clergy. The Rev Eddie Barkla ministers to the cycling community in the…
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Health summit seeks new path
OPINION – ANNE WEBSTER IF you live in the regions, you know how difficult it is to see a doctor. We have to do better.…
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Church notes
Uniting This week I had a somewhat different encounter through the modern media of our church Facebook page, where a parent enquired after our church…
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Grass seed issue raises big questions for lamb market
MALLEE saleyards have been left up in the air with growing reports meat processors are planning, or have already launched, significant discounts against lambs with…
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Broken down? Hardly, mate
THE WHACKER THE Whacker is always prepared to do his bit to lend a hand. Trust me. I know a lot of people who need…
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Summit aims to provide solutions
Anne Webster, Member for Mallee GRASSROOTS solutions are needed for the crisis facing our regional health-care workforce. Thin workforces are affecting nearly every sector in…
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Church Notes
Anglican THIS week about 50 people celebrated Shrove Tuesday by having a pancake dinner in the Function Centre. This meal is an acknowledgment of the…
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Its all about community
PARLIAMENTARY sitting weeks are intense. As soon as you set foot inside Parliament House it’s all action, all day, with barely a moment to pause…










