politics
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Mallee group supports ‘yes’ campaign
A MALLEE sustainability group has publicly endorsed the ‘yes’ campaign. Sustainable Living in the Mallee adopted a statement of support on constitutional recognition at its…
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Report is a hit for duck hunting
SHOTS have been fired from all sides of the duck-hunting debate after a proposal to end the recreational activity in Victoria. A Legislative Council select…
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Yes is ‘practical change’ – Indigenous MP
LABOR senator Jana Stewart says an Indigenous voice to parliament will allow for “practical and lasting change”. Speaking after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the…
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Lifeline plea as cuts loom
THE Nationals have urged the Victorian Government to inject urgent funding into Lifeline Loddon Mallee to deal with increased demand for its life-saving services. Shadow…
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Hold off on pharmacy plan, says Mallee MP
THE Federal Government must pause its planned 60-day pharmacy dispensing rollout because of the “adverse impact on regional people”, Member for Mallee Anne Webster says.…
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Call to reopen wood season
MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has called for an “immediate” reopening of the domestic firewood collection season amid supply shortages and surging power bills.…
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Regional fund ‘axed’
MALLEE councils are being “robbed” of potential federal funding by the Victorian Government’s decision to axe the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund, according to Member…
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Webster blasts ban on gas connections for new homes
THE Victorian Government’s ban on gas connections for new homes is an “egregious overreach on energy policy”, according to Member for Mallee Anne Webster. All…
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Assembly in place ahead of treaty talks
ELECTED to represent the hopes, needs and ideas of their communities as they work towards creating treaty, the new members of the First Peoples’ Assembly…
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Nationals slam ‘devastating’ pokies reforms
VICTORIAN Nationals leader Peter Walsh has slammed State Government pokies reforms as disproportionate, “devastating” and a “sledgehammer” on one section of the gaming industry. Premier…










