politics

‘Timely and necessary’ mandatory minimum sentences for child sexual abuse

Caitlin McArthurMEMBER for Farrer Sussan Ley has voiced her support for a bill which, if passed, would introduce mandatory minimum sentences for child sexual abuse. The NSW MP spoke in support of the bill in Parliament last Thursday, telling her...

16 Sep 2019

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Basin integrity issues assessed by interim inspector-general

NEWLY-APPOINTED Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) interim inspector-general Mick Keelty says the “issues with integrity” need to be sorted out within the basin. Mr Keelty joined Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud on a three-day tour...

06 Sep 2019

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Cupper calls for lot revision

MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper on Wednesday pitched an idea to Planning Minister Richard Wynne for a planning revision to allow development of lots between 0.2 and 1.2 hectares. She said the revision would boost the local economy by $100 million at no...

06 Sep 2019

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Boost for Robinvale College with more funds

THIRTY-THREE state schools across Sunraysia, including Robinvale, will receive a share of a government funding package of $515 million. State schools across Victoria will benefit from what the government is calling the “single largest boost to school...

06 Sep 2019

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Fun popped after council bans balloons

THE sight of balloons blanketing the sky will no longer form part of Australia Day or any other council run events, with Swan Hill Rural Council resolving to introduce a balloon ban. The motion passed uncontested at this month’s ordinary council...

02 Sep 2019