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June 4, 2025
Telstra satellite-to-mobile messaging a giant leap forward for regional communications - Media Release

“This is the biggest breakthrough we’ve had in regional communications for some time. I’ve been talking about working through satellite as being the only real solution for a long time,”

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June 4, 2025
Ratepayers, Shires and Councils need Labor to restart sustainability inquiry - Media Release

The Albanese Labor Government must re-start the unfinished inquiry into the sustainability of over 530 Australian shires and councils as soon as Parliament returns late next month, Shadow Minister for Local Government Dr Anne Webster MP said.

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June 3, 2025
Interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News - News Day - Transcript - Tuesday 3 June 2025

Discussion on drought, importing hay and biosecurity, Regional Investment Corporation support for farmers, Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, net zero

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June 3, 2025
Mallee's Drought-affected farmers need interest free loans - Media Release

"In 2020, the Coalition introduced a 2-year interest free period for loans up to $2 million for farmers experiencing hardship during the drought, allowing refinancing of existing debt for breathing space"

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May 29, 2025
Interview with Ben Murphy, ABC Mildura and Swan Hill Breakfast - Transcript - Thursday 29 May 2025

Discussion on Coalition leadership, regional investment, energy policy, regional impacts of energy rollout, nuclear energy

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May 29, 2025
Interview with Laura Jayes, Sky News AM Agenda - Transcript - Thursday 29 May 2025

Discussion on new portfolio responsibilities, makeup of The Nationals' frontbench and backbench, energy policy, Santos chief executive comments about Victorian government, business conditions in Victoria

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May 29, 2025
Interview with Jaynie Seal, Sky News Regional - Transcript - Thursday 29 May 2025

Discussion on new portfolio responsibilities, former portfolio of regional health, makeup of The Nationals' frontbench and backbench, energy policy, social licence and regional impacts

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May 28, 2025
Member for Mallee promoted to take up the fight for regional Australia - Media Release

Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says she is humbled to have been appointed Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Regional Communications, Local Government and the Territories in a re-formed Coalition shadow ministry team

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May 21, 2025
Interview with Andrew Kelso, ABC Wimmera - Transcript - Wednesday 21 May 2025

"We are in a strong position to honestly say that we work very hard to understand our regions and to fight for the issues that matter to regional Australia and we will proudly continue to do that."

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