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Allan Murphy

Allan is a senior journalist at Sunraysia Daily. Email [email protected] to get in touch.

Doctor shortage ‘a plague’

A SIGNIFICANT doctor workforce shortage is plaguing the Mallee, Federal Parliament has been told. Member for Mallee Anne Webster said it was not okay that a person’s location determined their access to health services and therefore...

26 Jun 2020

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Anne Webster calls for action on the basin

Allan Murphysunraysiadaily. com. auNOW is the time to take action to prevent disastrous outcomes for the Murray-Darling Basin and its communities, Member for Mallee Anne Webster has told Federal Parliament. Dr Webster said the serious implications for...

19 Jun 2020

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Rex increases flightsin north-west Victoria

Allan MurphyREGIONAL Express (Rex) says it has “reluctantly” increased its Mildura flight schedule in response to QantasLink’s “aggressive” expansion of its services to the region. Qantas plans to triple the number of services operating between...

12 Jun 2020

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Air-conditioning fight heats up

Allan MurphyTHE Victorian Government should view air-conditioning in the region’s public housing as a matter of public safety and survival and not comfort, according to Member for Mildura Ali Cupper. Ms Cupper told State Parliament last week it was...

12 Jun 2020

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Violence hub lacking

Allan Murphy A MALLEE hub created to support victims of family violence opened before it had all the infrastructure, staff or processes needed to meet demand. A Victorian Auditor-General’s report into the state’s first five safety hubs found the...

12 Jun 2020

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Coronavirus deals a blow to welfare

LEAD community support agency Mallee Family Care has seen a rapid increase in vulnerable residents in the wider region seeking help during the coronavirus pandemic. Sunraysia Daily journalist ALLAN MURPHY spoke to the organisation’s chief executive...

05 Jun 2020

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MP’s forward vision

Allan Murphysunraysiadaily. com. auMEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says the COVID-19 pandemic may be the region’s wake-up call to diversify industry and increase the region’s productivity. Dr Webster said while the Mallee already had “some fantastic...

05 Jun 2020

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‘Multiple’ complaints in Mildura over flying school

Allan MurphyMILDURA Council says it has received multiple complaints from the community about the Mildura International Flight Training Academy at Mildura Airport. The council owns the airport, which is independently operated by Mildura Airport Pty...

05 Jun 2020

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Mallee growers grill the water minister

Allan MurphyGROWERS and farmers from across the Mallee as well as peak industry bodies used a teleconference last week to raise concerns for the Murray Darling Basin with federal water minister Keith Pitt. Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the...

29 May 2020

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Struggle to put food on table

Allan MurphyRESIDENTS most impacted by the COVID-19 economic fallout are struggling to afford basic needs such as putting food on the table. And there is a grim warning that things may well get worse before they get better. Community support...

29 May 2020

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Pre-harvest worker training on the cards

ALLAN MURPHYPRE-harvest training may form part of the criteria for seasonal workers to take part in labour hire schemes, according to Member for Mallee Anne Webster. Dr Webster said the training was among a raft of issues raised during...

29 May 2020

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Orange producers under the squeeze

Allan MurphyJUICE producer nudie juice is urging residents to support its struggling Sunraysia orange suppliers whose businesses have been devastated by ongoing and recent extreme weather conditions. The company, which sources product for its juice...

22 May 2020