Posts in Category: Politics
Giving power to the people
CATHY McGowan (MHR, Indi) is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a national energy policy that considers community energy.
McGowan waits for PM’s call
Indi MP withdraws support until policies are discussed
Law and order still top of list
STRICTER supervision of criminals on parole will be at the forefront of Wangaratta advocate Tania Maxwell as she pursues on a political career in the…
Youth parliament success for Wangaratta students
Minister for Youth Affairs Jenny Mikakos joined 20 teams of youth parliamentarians on Monday at Parliament House to open proceedings for the three-day event, alongside…
SYNOD SUPPORT
Wangaratta’s Anglican diocese to explore avenues for blessing of civil unions
Indi boundary objections
PROPOSED boundary changes to the federal seat of Indi have garnered objections, as well as support, in the handful of public submissions lodged with the…
Mirabella wins
A TEARFUL Sophie Mirabella embraced her husband and her lawyers after she won a defamation case against the Benalla Ensign.
BUDGET RELIEF
A 30-bed alcohol and other drugs residential rehabilitation centre for the Hume region will be built in Wangaratta.
Question what’s normal to build gender equality
CHALLENGING gender stereotypes is central to encouraging gender equality.
Trains’ ‘intolerable situation’ must end
CATHY McGowan (MHR, Indi) has called on state and federal governments to address the “intolerable situation” of multiple train service cancellations over the festive period.
Bishop welcomes vote, notes ‘holy’ distinction
WANGARATTA Anglican Bishop John Parkes has welcomed Australia’s overwhelming support of same sex marriage…
Euthanasia prospect given a life line
THE prospect of Victoria becoming the first state in Australia to introduce voluntary euthanasia laws remains alive.