Letters
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Hoodlums ruin tourists’ Mildura experience
I AM a visitor to Mildura and want to say what a great city Mildura is. However, the behaviour of Mildura car “hoodlums” in the Hugh…
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Unmanaged growth is hurting our rivers
IS the Deputy Pime Minister endorsing theft?For Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Water Minister Barnaby Joyce to say “it is greenies vs irrigators”, in regard…
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Lower Darling is being forgotten about
Federal Water Minister, Barnaby Joyce, is using the analogy that the amount of water allegedly being stolen from the Murray Darling Basin is too minuscule…
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We need bookkeeping to protect water
There should be one water register for all rivers in Australia. This is not a very difficult proposition, inflows to the rivers are not difficult to…
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NSW infrastructure grants up for grabs
Community organisations in the region are encouraged to apply for funding of local projects as part of changes to the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program.Changes…
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Politics getting in the way of a steady flow
The Four Corners investigation into water diversion in the Northern Murray-Darling Basin paints a dismal picture of rorting, covering up, and buck passing. However, the blame…
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Seeking the good oil on some history
I AM writing to seek a photo of the old oive oil factory in Deakin Avenue, Mildura. I remember helping mum and dad pick, bag and…
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Talk to your doctor about living healthier
Local GPs can provide people with expert advice on simple steps to achieve a healthier lifestyle and lose weight.In Australia, around two out of three…
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Australians support disadvantaged children
I AM writing to express my sincere appreciation to everyone in Victoria who gave generously to The Smith Family’s 2017 Winter Appeal.This year we had…
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Have your say on communities’ lifeblood
Water is the lifeblood of communities across Northern Victoria.It fuels agriculture, recreation, and tourism, and has a multitude of other functions from which our communities…
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Busting agriculture career myths
EVIDENCE from government organisations, industry groups, academics and almost anyone who has ever tried to find highly-skilled candidates for agriculture job vacancies, is that the…
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We’re working to tackle mental illness
Hawthorn and Sydney will turn the spotlight on mental health this Friday night when they go to battle for the 2017 AFL beyondblue Cup.The Hawks…
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