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August 12, 2022

The Voice to Parliament: What does it mean?

Mr Albanese has promised Australia a referendum on the Voice in this first term of parliament. What does this mean? At this point we have been provided with no detail by the Prime Minister and yet it feels like we have a blindfold over our eyes

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August 5, 2022

Concerns for the future of regional health

When you’re sick and you need a doctor, it should not be a herculean task to get an appointment. But across Mallee, it often is. Under the Coalition Government, a suite of measures was implemented to target regional disadvantage. Measures

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July 3, 2022

Picking Crisis

It is citrus harvest time and many growers in Sunraysia are on their knees. This year’s yield has been astounding. The export market is looking positive, despite ongoing global shipping constraints. But there is one critical ingredient missing

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June 25, 2022

Proud of our flag

While Adam Bandt, believes he is combatting racism by shunning the Australian flag, I would argue he is in fact promoting it, and he ought to be ashamed of himself. Our flag is a noble symbol that unites all Australians, whether new citizens or

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June 18, 2022

Visa Wait Times will Rise

One of my immediate concerns of the incoming Labor Government is their history of disconnect on regional issues and with regional people. The Labor Government’s contempt for regional businesses and people is on full display with their

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June 11, 2022

It’s time we talk about nuclear power

If we are serious about a greener future, we need to talk about nuclear energy. The occasional public debate about nuclear energy has historically been hijacked by fear and falsehoods. Historical disasters and the Simpsons have educated us.

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January 8, 2022

Spotlight on Regional Banking

The Productivity Commission has confirmed just how valuable agriculture is to Australia. Last week the commission released a paper titled Productivity Growth and Wages – a Forensic Look which laid bare the importance of the sector. This paper

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December 24, 2021

Merry Christmas 2021

Merry Christmas. Christmas for me is all about connecting with loved ones and celebrating life. You, like me, may not be able to recite the poem ‘Twas the night before Christmas’, but the anticipation expressed by Clement Clarke Moore is very

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December 17, 2021

Regional Training Essential for Bush Healthcare

Your health care should not be determined by your postcode. Here in Mallee, we are fortunate to have wonderful, skilled professionals who dedicate their working lives to providing excellent health care for our community. But they also

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