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November 9, 2010
In a terrible reminder of the Apple and Pear Fire Blight problem, it has now been confirmed that an incurable bacterial canker is affecting New Zealand kiwi-fruit.
Dr Sharman Stone, Member for Murray, said unfortunately Australia imports huge quantities of fresh kiwi-fruit into Australia each year.
“We also import kiwi-fruit from Italy which has this incurable bacterial canker, P... Click here for full story
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October 21, 2010
Following over 100 submissions protesting the electoral boundary changes to abolish the electorate of Murray, the Australian Electoral Commission has today announced that it now recommends Murray Electorate remains.
The AEC’S new proposal retains Murray Electorate which incorporates a majority of Moira and Loddon Shires, Campaspe and City of Greater Shepparton local government areas, it w... Click here for full story
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October 12, 2010
Murray Darling Basin Authority was given a loud and clear message this morning at its first community Information session: that a 35-45% irrigation cut would devastate local irrigation dependant communities.
Over 1000 people attended the first 2 basin plan meetings with a broad cross section of business people, irrigators, citizens, Local Government and Coalition State and Federal represe... Click here for full story
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