On or before May 17, the country will decide who will govern Australia for the next three years. Here are some facts to bear in mind when thinking about how […]
From my desk - with Federal MP Dan Tehan Welcome back to my monthly column. If you have any questions for me, send them to editorial@hamiltonspectator.com.au and I’ll do my […]
I held my final listening post for the year in Ararat recently. It was the 101st one I did in Wannon this year. Thanks to everyone who came along during […]
The Albanese Labor government needs to stop funding the Suburban Rail Loop (SLR) in Melbourne and redirect the funding to Victorian country roads. Recent statistics provided by the Traffic Accident […]
Globally, one in seven 10-19 year olds experiences a mental health disorder, accounting for 15% of the global burden of disease in this age group. Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders […]
In the last two years, the Federal Labor Government have allowed the national road network to fall into disrepair with billions of dollars in funding cuts and delays. The maintenance […]
When I speak to small and family businesses owners in and around Warrnambool, the message I hear over and over is that they need a break. Whether it’s a family […]
When I speak to small and family businesses owners across Wannon, the message I hear loud and clear is that they need a break. Whether it’s a family farm, a […]
Keep the Sheep brought their campaign to Sheepvention recently and I was pleased to seensuch a high level of interest from farmers and local people at their stand. Ben Sutherland, […]
The latest data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows Australia is lagging behind peer nations when it comes to real wages. A real wage—a wage adjusted […]
In response to the letter to the Editor ‘Please explain your approach Mr. Tehan’ – inconsistency in power generation messaging on 29 June, the Coalition’s nuclear policy is a hot […]
I note Dan said in Wannon we need to ensure Western Victorian manufacturers have a secure supply of energy in the future. Where does Dan believe the nuclear plant should […]
The question I have for readers this month is, do you feel better off after two years under Labor? The latest National Accounts figures must be a wake-up call for […]
On 4 June, I tabled a petition against the offshore wind farm which is being proposed off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy, in Parliament. A big thank you […]
I have two questions for readers which merit serious reflection. Do you feel better off after two years under Labor? Do you feel safer after two years under Labor? Let’s […]
Labors Budget confirms that Australians are poorer under Labor. Australians will be disappointed by Labor’s Budget. It does nothing to help people across Wannon get ahead and to restore their […]
I believe that all Australians should have access to an affordable, quality health care system, regardless of whether they live in the city or the country. Our local health system […]
Almost 23,000 asylum seekers arrived by plane and claimed asylum in 2023 under the Albanese Labor Government, the third highest number of arrivals in Australia’s history.
The Government’s announcement last month about its proposed new tax on utes, SUVs and 4WDs was alarming for local car dealerships, farmers, tradies and families. If the tax goes ahead, […]
The Government’s announcement last month about its proposed new tax on utes, SUVs and 4WDs was alarming for local car dealerships, farmers, tradies and families. If the tax goes ahead, […]
