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From the bush to the ballot

The party plans to contest the next federal election. Picture: File
Peter Bannan

THE push to carve a brand-new state out of southern NSW and northern Victoria has taken a major step forward, with The Riverina State Group officially applying to become a registered political party. The group lodged its application with the Australian Electoral Commission on 17 October, seeking registration under the name The Riverina State. President […]

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