With some pride, I must add that it was the former coalition government in 2021 that awarded $2.97 million through the MRFF for this study, searching initially for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome.

The Inquiry was scathing in its criticism of the then Andrews Labor Government. Victorian Labor made unilateral decisions about lockdowns, curfews and vaccine mandates without transparency or accountability.

“Mothers came to see Angie and myself to share their personal grief and struggles at not being able to find childcare places locally or even within driving distance,” Dr Webster said.

“I encourage device owners to check with Telstra and Optus how to verify if their device will still work," Dr Webster said, "and for family members to reach out to the older generation to check all their devices are still in working order.”

I share the frustration felt by Swan Hill families and businesses with government inaction on the cost of living and doing business. Labor have also failed on housing, where the pressures are acute in Swan Hill.

 While some childcare services are opening soon in the region, there are a huge number of gaps in coverage that – left unaddressed – threaten the future viability of towns.

Robinvale began as the business centre for the local wheat farming district and while the crops have shifted to grapes, olives, carrots and almonds – to name a few – farming remains at the core of Robinvale’s identity.

An incensed Member for Mallee says Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe should face motions to remove her from the Senate for her appalling behaviour on Monday toward His Majesty King Charles the Third.

Australia’s head of state, His Majesty King Charles III, met with federal parliamentarians including Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster, who spoke briefly with him at a civic reception in Canberra today during a four-day visit to Australia.