Politics
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Webster distances from ‘no’ vote flyer
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says she “wasn’t necessarily happy” authorising the distribution of “no” campaign material with her name and face on it. Dr…
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Lovell slams ending of Lifeline emergency funding
LIBERAL Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has condemned the State Government’s response to her request to continue emergency funding for Lifeline Loddon Mallee made…
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Dalton buyback ‘failure’, says Lib MP
A WAR of words has erupted over how environmental targets set out in the Murray Darling Basin Plan will be met. Opposition deputy leader Sussan…
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Yes is ‘practical change’ – 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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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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Region fund given the axe
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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Hold pharmacy plan – 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 has…
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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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Mallee survey rebuked by poll expert
SURVEY results being spruiked by Mallee MP Anne Webster have been slammed as “not valid” by a respected polling analyst. Dr Webster’s office this week…
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Voice cases laid out
DIFFERENT views are being put to Mallee voters about whether the Voice will be effective in closing the gap in outcomes for Indigenous people. Pamphlets…
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Aiming for service through State Governments Women Leading Locally program
AFTER contesting three elections over three years, Andrea Otto is hoping a new program will give her the edge she needs ahead of next year’s…
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Treaty leaders are elected
TWENTY-two leaders have been elected to represent Indigenous Victorians in long-awaited treaty negotiations with the State Government. Treaty election results have been tallied for the…