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Next stop is anarchy as the innocent fight back

To the Editor, VICTORIA is on a fast track to anarchy because the justice system is so badly broken. In Echuca this week, a business owner armed himself with a baseball bat to chase a shoplifter. Within an hour of him posting a video on a community...

Nationals leader slams rising energy costs

READERS may remember the cries of “Down, Down, Down”.I’m not talking about a well-known advertisement for a supermarket giant, but spruiking from the Allan Labor Government on energy prices. It turns out “Up, Up, Up” would...

Celebrating a fantastic weekend in Swan Hill

To the Editor,I WOULD like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Swan Hill community for a truly outstanding long weekend of events. The energy and excitement across the region was just incredible. It was fantastic to see so many people out...

To the Editor

The federal government has been sneaky and wasteful after it began to quietly rush through 100 gigalitres of new water buybacks in the lead up to the upcoming federal election. The Federal Government is so desperate to get these new buybacks through...

Well done to our Rotary and Lions Clubs

WELL done to our Rotary and Lions Clubs and their dedicated volunteers for a great Australia Day breakfast at Riverside Park. There was entertainment for the kids and adults and a good chance to simply celebrate Australia Day amongst...

State of roads concern

Here we go again. The blame game’s back on. On the radio airwaves last week, Premier Jacinta Allan once again blamed floods for the shocking state of our regional roads. Driving around regional Victoria last week, I was genuinely...

Letter: Maximising the potential of all Victorian children

WE urge the Victorian Government to take immediate action in adopting the critical recommendations outlined in the Let Us Learn report. Despite the clear and compelling case presented through the inquiry in November 2023, these...

Failure in our health system

To the editor TRAVELLING across regional Victoria in recent weeks, I have been struck by the stories of frustration, heartbreak, and failure in our health system. There is nothing to celebrate after 10 years of Labor and Jacinta Allan, and it’s...

Set the record straight on reports regarding the CFA’s funding

I WANT to set the record straight on reports regarding the CFA’s funding. I know it has caused some fear and anger in our regional communities. Reports of an almost $70m cut from the CFA are wrong. Every year, a certain amount of money...

Potholes put in focus

YOU might remember the Men For All Seasons calendars that took the AFL world by storm?As shadow minister for roads and road safety, I have been working on a 2025 calendar far less glamourous. We are calling it Potholes For All...

Support in difficult times

WE have heard time and time again people tell their children, “Never walk past The Salvos without giving a donation, because they helped us (or your grandparents) during the war.” It is a sentiment that has been around for generations and still...

Debt bill rockets up

REGIONAL Victorians will now have no choice but to pay $25 million a day to pay the interest bill on Labor’s debt that is set to rocket to $200 billion in the next two years. That’s correct, $200 billion of debt. Labor has no...

Letter: More funds for MRI

A HUGE thanks to the people of Swan Hill and surrounds for supporting the Swan Hill District Health Open Garden Day on Sunday, October 20. The four open gardens were Swan Hill Village, Jill and Alec Martin, Alison and Trevor Lewin and Maxine and...

Audience with King

THIS Monday, October 21, I’ll be in Canberra for an audience with our King, Charles the Third by the Grace of God King of Australia and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth. That official title may seem a mouthful but not as...

Giving locals voice

Dear Editor, For too long, those affected most by the transition to renewables haven’t been given a voice. The Nationals are bringing it back. Locals will come first - ahead of multi-national corporations and the insatiable appetite for rushing...

Support for business and drag strip

DEAR Editor, I would like the opportunity to refute accusations that were made following the Drag Strip saga that I am anti-business. I was raised in small businesses and I understand the incredible investment, both financial and in ongoing hard work...

Property rates

Dear EditorI AM writing to bring attention to a concerning issue regarding property rates in the Swan Hill area. Recently, I received my rates notice and was alarmed to find that my rates had risen by a staggering 55 per cent. This increase is...