News Key topics left to fester THE Albanese government’s distraction from good governance is again on display, now on religious freedom. The distracted federal Labor government wasted $450 million on a divisive referendum and was busy... 23 hours ago
letters It’s time to act swiftly on vaping I HAVE witnessed the damaging impact of vaping on the youngest members of our community while travelling through regional Victoria this year. Just recently, I sat down with Lola, an 11-year-old, who shared her observation of vaping’s presence in... 24 Apr 2024
letters Thank you for support I WOULD like to express my thanks for the support received from Murray Irrigation Ltd shareholders at the general meeting on Wednesday, April 10. Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk with me, hosted information sessions and for the... 19 Apr 2024
Opinion Cracking whip on lazy Labor MALLEE farmers need confidence in fertiliser prices and domestic supply to feed our nation and the world, particularly after the rollercoaster of the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic, Russia-Ukraine War and other logistical issues sent global... 19 Apr 2024
letters Outrage for both sides The hysterics by both our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his offsider Penny Wong this past week show their weakness and ineptitude as our leaders. Their cries along with other world leaders over the death of World Central Kitchen civilian aid... 12 Apr 2024
Police and Courts Firearms raid detects potential bomb BOMB response unit officers have been called to a bomb-scare at a Kerang property after police conducting a search discovered a package they believed could contain “highly volatile explosives”.Local police said... 24 Apr 2024
News Walk to raise awareness of Parkinson’s A WALK to raise awareness and money for the Fight Parkinson’s fund will be held in Riverside Park on Sunday, April 28. Local Russ Wardler is one of the 27,000 Victorians afflicted with one of the progressive neurological conditions that fall into... 22 Apr 2024
News Story of Toby Henson and The Pyap launched A BOOK detailing how local Toby Henson turned the old paddle steamer The Pyap into a river icon was launched on Wednesday at the Horseshoe Bend Wharf, Pioneer Settlement. Edited by John Ward, ‘Toby Henson and The Pyap’, has a lengthy interview... 23 Apr 2024
News Sea Lake looks to future with plan ACCOMMODATION, health, tourism, youth, business and the local economy have been highlighted as some key components of the newly revised Sea Lake Community Plan. Developed by Advance Sea Lake Inc, the four-year plan (2024-2027) aims to strengthen... 25 Apr 2024
letters Call for immediate action The closure of cherished regional pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes in regional Victoria reflects the daunting economic challenges faced by hospitality business owners and their staff. Rising costs, higher energy costs, increased land tax, soaring... 12 Apr 2024
Opinion Failing farmers and battlers The people of Mallee have a proactive Opposition promoting real action to fix the country’s cost-of-living crisis but a reactive, slow Government. One of the biggest factors hurting family budgets is the cost of putting... 12 Apr 2024
Moulamein Notes Thanks for the flows Moulamein notes: Thanks for the flows, Fancy cemetery roosters, Rain brings the frogs out, Footy-netball kicks off, River levels 12 Apr 2024
letters Time to scrap fishing I wish to announce via your pages that I am seeking expressions of interest in the formation of the “coalition against fishing.“ Surely this barbarous, cruel activity should be, in these times of enlightenment, scrapped. Surely these poor, dumb... 12 Apr 2024
Opinion Church activities break for holidays WHAT a lovely Easter break we have had with the best of weather, and our Easter services were just amazing. Continuing on with “Why the Cross”, Matt Grierson spoke to us on Good Friday and Pastor Shayne on Easter Sunday. “Therefore, there... 05 Apr 2024
letters Vote ‘no’ to end the dysfunction WHEN I attended Berrigan Irrigators Council last Monday night I was incredibly annoyed to hear one of the new Murray Irrigation Ltd directors claim the board has been dysfunctional for years. For a start he has only just joined the board, so has no... 05 Apr 2024
letters Change in culture SINCE being elected to the board of Murray Irrigation, I have met many shareholders to help improve my understanding of what they want from their company and directors. Over recent weeks I have spent a considerable amount of time in the community... 05 Apr 2024
Moulamein Notes Good crowd at yabby races Moulamein notes: Good crowd at yabby races, Shed No.3 open for deliveries, No phone service, One thousand pelicans back, River levels 05 Apr 2024
Opinion Litany of broken promises LABOR pledged 100 times before the 2022 election that the people of Swan Hill and their fellow Australians would see a reduction of $275 on their power bill by 2025. On March 19, the Victorian Essential Services Commission... 05 Apr 2024
letters Robinvale College call hits community I AM writing to express my deep concerns regarding the recent decision by the Department of Education to not appoint Nat Mouvet as the permanent principal of Robinvale College (The Guardian, April 2). As the Member for Mildura, former college... 05 Apr 2024
letters Grass society on the line THE future of a society that has connected farmers, scientists and agricultural consultants for 65 years is on the line. The Grassland Society of Southern Australia is planning its annual conference in Bendigo on July 17 and 18, and failure to... 28 Mar 2024