Magnificent Mallee brings our producers to Parliament

Mallee producers will have their chance to showcase their wares to Canberra for the first ever Magnificent Mallee Showcase on Wednesday the 9th of November. Federal Nationals Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the showcase at Parliament House was the perfect opportunity to highlight what Mallee has to offer. “I’ve already been bragging about how…

Labor infrastructure cuts hurt regions

Vital regional Australian infrastructure is being ignored by Labor in its quest to win city votes, Federal Nationals Member for Mallee Anne Webster says.   The Albanese Government announced it would scrap the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) Round 6 and Community Development Grants (CDG) in this week’s Federal Budget, with Shadow Minister for Regional…

Buybacks move highly cynical by Labor

Putting water buybacks back on the table during the current flood crisis is a highly cynical move by the Albanese Government, Nationals Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. Federal Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek has pushed buybacks again to recover water under the Murray Darling Basin Plan but hidden the detail behind a…

The Passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II

On her 21st birthday, Queen Elizabeth II stated “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service”. We reflect and honour Her Majesty’s unflagging and extraordinary service over the last seven decades. We can all learn from Her Majesty’s faith, devotion, and commitment…

Webster Encourages Applicants For Drought Grant

Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster is encouraging eligible community based organisations in Mallee to apply for a new grant opportunity currently open. ‘The Community Impact Program’, available through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund will be delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) on…

Tristar Medical Group

Dr WEBSTER (Mallee) (19:43): The demographics and health trends in the Mallee region are disturbing. In terms of disadvantage and need, we have three times the Indigenous population of Victoria, we have an older demographic, our weekly income is two-thirds of that of the average Victorian and health needs are higher. We have 50 per…

Doctor shortages in Mallee

Doctor shortages in my electorate of Mallee are now at crisis point. On Thursday 18 August, just two weeks ago, the Tristar medical practice in Mildura was open. But by Friday morning its doors were closed—locked by an administrator—leaving 15,200 people without a doctor. Without notice, people have been left without scripts, without an ability…

Showcasing Magnificent Mallee

I don’t think I know anyone who does not enjoy their food and drink. It’s even in our national anthem. And here in Mallee we have plenty of home grown and manufactured produce it to boast about. Since stepping into my role as the Federal Member for Mallee, I’ve had a vision to champion our region’s…