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October 18, 2011
It seems like the $1.2billion from the Gillard-Brown Government for stage two of the Food Bowl Modernisation will come at further cost to the irrigators and communities of Northern Victoria. In return for the cash the Victorian Government has agreed to the temporary lifting of the 4% cap on seasonal water trade out of their GMW system, and they will get another 200,000 megalitres of “savings” from... Click here for full story
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September 25, 2011
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Leslie White | September 21, 2011
NEW Zealand has been accused of hypocrisy over its export policy.
Having spent the past century arguing Australia shouldn't use quarantine to keep Kiwi apples out, NZ is using quarantine to lock out A... Click here for full story
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September 25, 2011
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Dr STONE (Murray) (17:51): Life has been very tough for thousands of hardworking families in my electorate of Murray in northern Victoria over the last few years, yet the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and Senator... Click here for full story
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September 23, 2011
INDEPENDENT Youth Allowance for all country students will be reinstated.
Shepparton Adviser
By Nadia Surace
As part of a $265 million package, subject to a passage of legislation, students from inner regional areas will be able to access independent youth allowance und... Click here for full story
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September 23, 2011
Doctor change appalls Stone
Shepparton News
Tuesday, 20th September 2011
by Darren Linton
Shepparton is one of several urban centres in the region no longer considered short of doctors.
However, the change of classification removes access to incentives to recruit do... Click here for full story
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September 19, 2011
The Adviser, Monday September 19 2011
Industry fights for heightened security
by Nadia Surace
ONE last desperate bid has been made to protect the viability of Victoria’s apple and pear industry and prevent the importation of inadequately checked apples and pears from New Z... Click here for full story
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September 19, 2011
The Daily Telegraph September 19, 2011
Poison for a baby's brain, foetal alcohol syndrome
THE first ever motion recognising foetal alcohol syndrome was passed in parliament last week, with the condition the leading cause of non-genetic... Click here for full story
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September 19, 2011
September 17, 2011
A NUMBER of rural families are struggling despite receiving official endorsement to apply for $150,000 grants to move into another way of life.
The Coalition says it has taken up the cases of at least 40 farmers in Victoria, NSW and South Australia who had sold or were in the process of selling their property when the $9.6 million exceptional circumstances exit... Click here for full story
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August 22, 2011
Dear Editor,
Our worst fears have now been confirmed with the announcement of the new Carbon Tax.
The Carbon Tax means all Australians, no matter what their income or business will be contributing another $9 Billion in extra tax each year.
There are also higher marginal tax rates for middle and low income earners. The 15% tax rate is to rise to 19% and the 30% rate is to increa... Click here for full story
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August 22, 2011
The Adviser Monday, August 22, 2011
Call for laws to protect against carbon monoxide gas poisoning
By Nadia McManus
AFTER the tragic deaths of Mooroopna bothers, Chase and Tyler Robinson last year, new calls have been raised to introduce legislation to improve detection, safety and awareness about carbon monoxide gas poisoning.
Chase, 9 and Tyler, 7 were killed by the tasteles... Click here for full story
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