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Lack of investment for Mallee
I enjoyed reading last weekend’s Australian article by demographer Bernard Salt, reminiscing about his Terang upbringing: reading the local paper, listening to the local radio…
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Emergency services bill arriving in your letter box
Reality has already bitten in some municipalities as rates notices arrive in letter boxes. Highlighted, sometimes in bright orange or red to signify a warning,…
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An open letter to Education Minister Ben Carroll
Dear Sir, I am writing to extend an open invitation for you and your team to visit Swan Hill College. I am lucky enough to…
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Mallee MP sworn in
IT is my honour to be officially sworn in this week in Canberra as your Member for Mallee in the 48th Federal Parliament. Amid a…
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Shining a light
I WELCOME the launch of Respect Victoria’s new campaign, What Kind of Man Do You Want to Be?, which shines a light on the pressures…
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Water policies felt at shops
AS we transition to the new era of water policy and management, there are unintended consequences that need to be acknowledged and addressed. One of…
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Regional news is the canary in the coal mine
THIS week, I step up as president of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…
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Thanks for support
THE Inner Wheel Club Swan Hill would like to express their sincere thanks for the support given at our recent Up The Garden Path event…
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Restore regional voice
LABOR’S panicked rush to roll out wind and solar farms across 70 per cent of Victoria’s agricultural land has escalated into completely unfair and dangerous…
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A thank you to generous Australians
I AM constantly amazed by the ability of Australians to come together when it matters most. We have seen it countless times in our history…










