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August 3, 2026

Mallee Communities Speak Out on Aged Care Cuts, Local Recovery and Public Land Access

Visiting communities across Mallee, concerns centred on aged care service cuts, disaster recovery and local support. Advocacy continues for seniors, stronger regional communities, and ongoing public access to iconic climbing areas.

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July 31, 2026

Round Two: Labor’s Water Buybacks Hit Murray Communities Again

Labor’s water buybacks have already cost Murray irrigation communities jobs, production and growth. Local councils say more buybacks will deepen losses, while funding promises fail to deliver practical investment and infrastructure.

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July 24, 2026

Triple Zero Inquiry Highlights Need for Reliable Telecommunications

The Coalition has long argued that the Albanese Labor government must take telecommunications stability far more seriously. The Coalition initiated the Senate's Triple Zero inquiry because Australians need certainty.

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July 17, 2026

Telstra Blackout Highlights Urgent Need for Reliable Telecommunications

Today, Telstra Chief Executive Officer Vicki Brady and senior Telstra representatives will appear before the Senate Triple Zero inquiry initiated by the Liberal-Nationals Coalition.

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July 2, 2026

Over 65 to pay more

Labor’s reward for this diligence is to attack these responsible Australians, taxing those over 65 to pay more for their private health cover.

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July 1, 2026

Labor just want to ignore we exist

Wimmera residents are not against development—they want respectful consultation, meaningful outcomes, and agriculture protected.

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June 27, 2026

We don’t want sympathy from government, we want action

Sunraysia residents feel invisible to the Labor government and through the constant advocacy of Jade Benham MP, myself and The Nationals for Regional Victoria, Sunraysia is seen, heard and respected.

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June 26, 2026

Bad policy from city-centric Labor governments

Across health, energy and cost-of-living, under Labor the pattern is clear: policy set in capital cities is failing regional Australia.

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June 24, 2026

The ‘Northwest Nine’ councils

I commend the ‘Nine’ for their efforts representing their communities, uniting in a show of force and solidarity for the region, and trying to get the best out of a situation very poorly handled by the Allan Labor Government.

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