12 October, 2026

Letter to the Editor – National Carers Week

Letters to the EditorBy admin 12 October, 2026

National Carers Week will run from Sunday 11 October to Saturday 17 October, providing an important opportunity to recognise the more than 3 million Australians who provide unpaid care to family, friends and loved ones. This year’s theme, “Care for a Carer: Making Carers Visible”, shines a light on the invaluable contribution unpaid carers make…

Benham blasts Labor over Irymple ambulance station inaction

UncategorizedBy admin 12 October, 2026

The Carroll Labor Government has failed to provide a clear plan for upgrades or relocation of the Irymple Ambulance Station, despite local paramedics raising concerns about the facility for years. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, asked the Minister for Ambulance Services, Ingrid Stitt, whether the Irymple station was on the radar for upgrades…