Regional Australia Are Paying The Price For Power Obsessed Premiers
Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie says regional Australia and local industries are paying the price for power obsessed premiers.
Speaking with Kylie & Kev, she described it as ‘Bordermania’.
“For all of us on the border, we’ve been saying the same thing for over seven months – get an agreed definition of what a hot spot looks like and (premiers) start managing this pandemic like sensible adults,” Senator McKenzie explained.
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The Wodonga based senator says the Meat and Livestock Australia advertisement celebrating Aussie Lamb makes a salient point.
Albury’s Andrew Houlihan Put His Off-road Motorcycle Racing Skills To The Test
Albury’s Andrew Houlihan hasn’t let age or inexperience hold him back from completing one of the most gruelling endurance races in the world, the Dakar Rally.
Aged in his 50’s, the Albury businessman, husband and father put his off-road motorcycle racing skills to the test, completing the marathon event, finishing 50th .
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One of his sponsors and former Albury resident Brett ‘Crusher’ Murray from Speedcafe.com says it was a phenomenal feat.
“It was quite an amazing achievement, to finish his first race, it was spectacular,” Brett told Kylie & Kev.
North East Towns Rejoice A Change Of Fortune
It’s been a challenging 12 months for North East towns and businesses who rely on trade from visitors and they’re rejoicing their change of fortune this summer.
Although many towns weren’t directly impacted by bushfires last year, the tourists were turned away, then COVID-19 restrictions hit.
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Iconic North East business Bright Brewery is one of many destinations that have sprung back to life, with owner Scott Brandon relieved.
“We’re absolutely stoked to see all the visitors coming back and Bright being back to its usual busy summer destination,” Scott told Kylie & Kev.