Dear Editor, Congratulations to young Mildura speedway rider Blake Schlein on becoming the 2026 FIM SGP4 World Champion in Sweden. For a young rider from our region to win a world title is an extraordinary achievement, and one the entire Mildura community can be incredibly proud of. Success like this doesn’t happen overnight. It reflects…
Dear Editor, As the final round of the 2026 Penrite Australian Superbike Championship approaches, I would like to wish five-time Australian Champion Josh Waters all the very best as he prepares to compete at Queensland Raceway. Josh has been a mainstay of Australian motorcycle racing for many years and has built a reputation not only…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Victorians have every right to be angry. After more than a decade in office, the Allan Labor Government has left Victoria burdened by record debt, plagued by waste and mismanagement, and facing serious questions about integrity and accountability. While Victorians tighten their belts and regional communities continue to miss…
Dear Editor, As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, I’d like to acknowledge the dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to support local organisations, charities and emergency services across our region. This year’s theme, Your Year to Volunteer, recognises the extraordinary contribution volunteers make to communities across Australia and encourages more people to get involved in ways…
Dear Editor, This ANZAC Day, communities across our region will gather to remember those who served Australia in war and conflict. It is a day that carries deep meaning. Not because it is marked on the calendar, but because of what it asks of us. It asks us to stop, to reflect, and to…
Dear Editor, I would like to wish everyone across the Mildura electorate a happy and safe Easter. Easter is a special time for communities to come together, enjoy quality time with family and friends, and support local businesses. It offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and appreciate the traditions and connections that make our region…
Dear Editor, Victoria’s regional communities are being short-changed. While families, farmers and small towns struggle with basic infrastructure needs, billions of dollars meant for public projects have vanished. At least $15 billion has been lost to cost blowouts and corruption across the Allan Labor Government’s Big Build projects. That is $15 billion that should have…
Dear Editor, I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the Forest Fire Management Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria staff, along with the Country Fire Authority volunteers, local farmers, landowners and machinery operators, who worked tirelessly to help protect our region during the recent bushfires at Colignan and Wyperfeld National Park. In tough conditions, these…
Dear Editor, As another year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past twelve months and express my gratitude for the privilege of serving as the Member for Mildura. It is something I never take for granted and I will continue working to make sure our region’s voice…
Dear Editor, As another year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past twelve months and express my gratitude for the privilege of serving as the Member for Mildura. It is something I never take for granted and I will continue working to make sure our region’s voice…