Disappointed ‘west’ funds not for western Victoria
WHAT an incredible disappointment that Labor's $1.8 billion roads funding announcement for 'out west' is actually for roads between Werribee and Footscray.
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It is infuriating and insulting that Labor continues to ignore the appalling road conditions in ‘true’ western Victoria, putting local lives at risk and costing motorists a huge amount in vehicle repairs.
Western Victoria is far more in need to receive $1.8 billion in roads funding. Road quality conditions between Werribee and Footscray are far superior to our ‘death trap’ roads.
This is yet another example of a city centric Labor Government that continually neglects the 400 km beyond Werribee to the South Australian border.
The last thing we want is a school bus over turning or a head on collision with a truck in order to secure desperately needed road maintenance funding to make our roads safe again.
For the sake and safety of our local people, Labor must immediately return the hundreds of millions of dollars they have taken from the country roads budget and allocate desperately needed funds to ‘true’ western Victorian roads.
- Emma Kealy, Lowan MP
No Showgirl leaves sour taste in mouths
MURRAY Woods, Ararat Show Society president, stated in the Ararat Advertiser on October 25 “Showgirl competition wasn’t run due to lack of interest”.
Where did his information come from? I had three little girls who were excited and looking forward to entering the showgirl in their age group. I was also talking to a couple of the ‘princesses’ who also intended to enter.
I understand you register your entry on the day, which I attempted to do, to be told there was no showgirl; I was told this was due to the expense and lack of sponsors. Needless to say ‘the girls’ were very disappointed, but went on to enjoy the rest of their day at the show.
- Doreen Lewis, Ararat
Do a Macca’s run for McHappy Day’s 25th
RONALD McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is encouraging Wimmera residents to join a different kind of charity run this Saturday, by doing a “Macca’s run” for McHappy Day’s 25th anniversary.
Locals can support seriously ill children and their families by heading into their local McDonald’s and either buying a Big Mac, a helping gand for $2, a pair of Ronald socks for $3, or making a donation.
From every Big Mac $2 and proceeds from helping hands and Ronald socks will go towards McHappy Day’s $3.8 million fundraising target to support RMHC’s essential programs and services, which have so far helped over 120,000 Australian families.
A Macca’s run is ingrained in Aussie culture, whether it’s dropping into Macca’s to pick up some burgers for your colleagues or going through the drive thru with a bunch of mates, it’s a catch phrase most Aussies are familiar with.
This Saturday you can make your Macca’s run count, by getting together with some friends or family and supporting McHappy Day. There are a number of ways to support in McDonald’s restaurants, from buying a Big Mac to making a donation. Every donation, large or small, has a positive effect on families faced with a child’s serious illness.
Ronald McDonald Houses are attached to major women's or children’s hospitals and provide accommodation for families with a seriously ill child while they are receiving treatment. Raising funds on McHappy Day will help more families stay close together at one of the toughest times in their lives and continue to provide families with a home away from home.
Donate at www.rmhc.org.au/mchappyday
- John Whitehouse, McDonald’s Horsham