Money on the table for passenger train’s return
DREAM TO BECOME A REALITY? An incoming Liberal-National State Government would commit $80million to upgrade the level crossings between Mildura and Maryborough, and to build passing-loops, paving the way for the return of passenger rail to Mildura in the future. By...
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Acting PM prioritises jobs, infrastructure and growth
THREE AMIGOS: Mr Broad, left, Mr Crisp and acting PM Michael McCormack, right, together in Mildura this week. By JOHN DOOLEY MILDURA hosted acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack on Tuesday at the invitation of Member for Mallee Andrew Broad. Mr McCormack is also the...
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SuniTAFE $$$ – State Government skills training funding boost welcomed
BRIGHT FUTURE: Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp joined Victorian Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney, PICTURED, at the opening of SuniTAFE Skills and Job Centre, where they spoke with Client Engagement Officer, Melissa Haby, and secondary school...
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State Coalition outlines ‘sincere and real’ decentralisation plans
VICTORIA’S regional newspaper editors and representatives had the opportunity to ‘talk politics’ with members of the Victorian Opposition this week. A forum organised by the Victorian Country Press Association and the State Opposition on Wednesday also saw the...
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Strong local call for Victorian CDS
SIGN US UP! Boomerang Alliance community campaigner, Annett Finger, and Mildura campaigner Travis Beauchamp during the Big Coke Bottle’s Mildura visit yesterday. A STATEWIDE campaign calling on the Victorian Government to implement a container deposit 10-cent refund...
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Dareton collection site confirmed for NSW CDS
By VINNIE RODI WENTWORTH Shire residents have been assured that they can take full advantage of the New South Wales’ new ‘Return and Earn’, 10-cent refund container deposit scheme. Officially launched on December 1, Shire residents were left scratching their heads...
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