Best week ever, though I am tired which u can probably tell!
.
This very unpolished wrap of this week’s Reason for the Regions Mallee tour is not only barely coherent but also incomplete given I forgot one of the absolute highlights, a walk through of the recently completed Wyche Kinder!
.
I promise I’ll provide a more professional summary next week when I’ve caught up on my sleep!
.
Have a great weekend, from your tired but very happy MP, AC x ... See MoreSee Less
Today we wrapped up our first Reason Coalition tour of the Mildura electorate with a visit to Josh and Sandie Richmond's home in Birchip.
.
As members of the Industrial Hemp Taskforce, Ali and Fiona were keen to check out the hempcrete Josh and Sandie have used on large sections of their home extension.
.
The hempcrete walls, featured in the background of this photo, are both fire resistant and great for insulating the home.
.
Hempcrete is made by mixing woody fibre from the inside of the hemp stalk with lime and water. The result is a product that requires very little adaptation from the normal building process. It also boasts high levels of carbon sequestration.
.
As our climate continues to change, it makes sense to transition towards using this game changing material in private and public housing builds.
. ... See MoreSee Less
#PSA from Lower Murray Water⚠️ BLUE GREEN ALGAE - RED ALERT - LAKE CULLULLERAINE ⚠️
A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Cullulleraine.
The declaration follows sampling undertaken by Lower Murray Water and is in addition to the red alert warnings issued by WaterNSW for the Murray River from Red Cliffs to Lock 9 (inclusive) and Mt Dispersion.
Levels of blue-green algae in other sections of the Murray River continue to fluctuate.
This is not the greatest news for visitors and locals, especially with the hot weather expected over the weekend and the Australia Day public holiday approaching, but it's important to exercise caution in red alert level areas.
Signage will be positioned on the foreshore of Lake Cullulleraine to alert visitors to the warnings in place.
For more info and to stay up to date:
Lower Murray Water
www.lmw.vic.gov.au/blue-green-algae/
(03) 5051 3400 ... See MoreSee Less
America is back ❤️✊🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
Reason for the Regions Road Trip!
.
After a big day yesterday in Robinvale and Manangatang, we jumped in the car again early this morning for a whirlwind round of meetings in the Southern Mallee.
.
Leader of the Reason Coalition, Fiona Patten MP was given a brilliant series of briefings by the Mayors and CEOs of Swan Hill, Mildura, Yarriambiack Shire Council and Buloke Shire Council on the unique challenges faced by rural Councils, especially in relation to financial sustainability (hello #rategate campaign!)
.
Then we toured the brand new Wyche Kindergarten, an AMAZING new resource for the littlest members of Wycheproof! This win was particularly special given the incredible efforts of the local community. Rural kids DO matter. They matter a lot! And we thank Sonya Kilkenny MP and Minister James Merlino for listening to our case. We are extremely grateful.
.
Now it's Birchip time! And we will be having some fun - and a few cheeky beers - at the Birchip Hotel with a bunch of awesome local movers and shakers.
.
A busy but very productive week 🙂
.
#ChangeTheGame #reasoncoalition ... See MoreSee Less
Check out the progress at Mildura South!! 😀
.
Team AC.
.
#ChangeTheGame ... See MoreSee Less
This week I’ve joined with fellow border MPs and my Reason Coalition partner, Fiona Patten MP in writing a joint letter to the Prime Minister appealing for a national approach to future border closures between states. ... See MoreSee Less
HEMP!!!!!
.
Great to welcome Fiona Patten MP back to the electorate this week.
First order of business today is touring the SuniTAFE, Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE Smart Farm.This morning I am touring the SuniTAFE, SMART Farm in Mildura with my Reason colleague Ali Cupper MP. It’s the only facility in Australia focused on Production Agriculture and River Irrigation and they are also doing groundbreaking work on Hemp production. I will be pressing their case for further funding with the Victorian Government. ... See MoreSee Less
I am an imperfect ally, but when you know better, you do better.
.
This is worth the read ...
.
#ChangeTheGame ... See MoreSee Less
How to be a good Indigenous ally
www.sbs.com.au
OPINION: How do you cross that invisible line that takes you from being in the Aboriginal 'good books' to being on the s**t list?, writes Summer May Finlay. 
CHUCK US A !
Of course we’re on Facebook! Check out the latest from Team AC, Press Releases, and daily updates.
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura was live.
8 hours ago
Best week ever, though I am tired which u can probably tell!
.
This very unpolished wrap of this week’s Reason for the Regions Mallee tour is not only barely coherent but also incomplete given I forgot one of the absolute highlights, a walk through of the recently completed Wyche Kinder!
.
I promise I’ll provide a more professional summary next week when I’ve caught up on my sleep!
.
Have a great weekend, from your tired but very happy MP, AC x ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Birthday Ali
Hi
Doing a fantastic job Ali keep on keeping on you can do it Hope to see you at Australia Day at Mildura Tuesday
Sandie Richmond Joshua Richmond Grand Designs missed out. 😉
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura is in Birchip, Victoria.
14 hours ago
Today we wrapped up our first Reason Coalition tour of the Mildura electorate with a visit to Josh and Sandie Richmond's home in Birchip.
.
As members of the Industrial Hemp Taskforce, Ali and Fiona were keen to check out the hempcrete Josh and Sandie have used on large sections of their home extension.
.
The hempcrete walls, featured in the background of this photo, are both fire resistant and great for insulating the home.
.
Hempcrete is made by mixing woody fibre from the inside of the hemp stalk with lime and water. The result is a product that requires very little adaptation from the normal building process. It also boasts high levels of carbon sequestration.
.
As our climate continues to change, it makes sense to transition towards using this game changing material in private and public housing builds.
. ... See MoreSee Less
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I writing this as someone who has worked with a number of commercial growers who have had a very concerted attempt at growing a commercial industrial hemp crop. I want to be clear that I’m not dismissive of its promise or it’s potential as a viable commercial crop. However, in my opinion, we are a very long way from having suitable varieties that will be commercially viable. There are a couple of other things that need to be noted. Industrial Hemp is not especially water and nutrient efficient compared to the other crops we grow for similar end uses. Compared to other alternative building materials anyway, such as cereal straw. Also, it’s need for pesticides, fungicides, and herbicide applications is not especially different either. In fact, one of the major challenges growers have faced is managing insect attack and weed competition, given the lack of research in this area. So, my message to the Industrial Hemp Taskforce is to keep focussing on improving the production potential of the crop in commercial scenarios.
Well done. It is the future. Thousands of uses for hemp. Fast growing and water efficient. No pesticides and chemicals required. It just makes sense.
Those hempcrete walls look amazing 😍
Awesome work Joshua and Sandie!
Glad to see someone thinking ahead 👌
Kelly Haslam...Jon & Joshua will be in demand soon for their hempcrete skills! 😉
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
20 hours ago
#PSA from Lower Murray Water⚠️ BLUE GREEN ALGAE - RED ALERT - LAKE CULLULLERAINE ⚠️
A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Cullulleraine.
The declaration follows sampling undertaken by Lower Murray Water and is in addition to the red alert warnings issued by WaterNSW for the Murray River from Red Cliffs to Lock 9 (inclusive) and Mt Dispersion.
Levels of blue-green algae in other sections of the Murray River continue to fluctuate.
This is not the greatest news for visitors and locals, especially with the hot weather expected over the weekend and the Australia Day public holiday approaching, but it's important to exercise caution in red alert level areas.
Signage will be positioned on the foreshore of Lake Cullulleraine to alert visitors to the warnings in place.
For more info and to stay up to date:
Lower Murray Water
www.lmw.vic.gov.au/blue-green-algae/
(03) 5051 3400 ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Lisa Gentle
Jessica Lewis
Kassie Hocking
Magda Bounias
Kerrie Sutton
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
22 hours ago
America is back ❤️✊🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
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America is not back. God help us all. President Trump isn’t finished as I believe. I don’t believe in corruption or treason.
Such an inspirational poem. Highlights the importance of education and the arts - poetry. THANKYOU for sharing
Time will tell, but I don't think it is back.
President Trump did more for African Americans and minorities than any other president! Short memory of Joe Biden locking up black men?
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 days ago
Reason for the Regions Road Trip!
.
After a big day yesterday in Robinvale and Manangatang, we jumped in the car again early this morning for a whirlwind round of meetings in the Southern Mallee.
.
Leader of the Reason Coalition, Fiona Patten MP was given a brilliant series of briefings by the Mayors and CEOs of Swan Hill, Mildura, Yarriambiack Shire Council and Buloke Shire Council on the unique challenges faced by rural Councils, especially in relation to financial sustainability (hello #rategate campaign!)
.
Then we toured the brand new Wyche Kindergarten, an AMAZING new resource for the littlest members of Wycheproof! This win was particularly special given the incredible efforts of the local community. Rural kids DO matter. They matter a lot! And we thank Sonya Kilkenny MP and Minister James Merlino for listening to our case. We are extremely grateful.
.
Now it's Birchip time! And we will be having some fun - and a few cheeky beers - at the Birchip Hotel with a bunch of awesome local movers and shakers.
.
A busy but very productive week 🙂
.
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The police on the borders where's the premier..... My son screaming crying begging the sergeant to be let in for his school uniforms not good enough 😡😡😡
A. Cupper A once in A generation Politically connected Community connected A Political intellect A true change
Don't forget standard gauge MUST go all the way to Robinvale 🚂😋
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura Patchewollock Hotel Friday night raffle ??? Would be good to see the local pollies mingle with the locals...might win the Col Mack kiss
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 days ago
Check out the progress at Mildura South!! 😀
.
Team AC.
.
#ChangeTheGame ... See MoreSee Less
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Ali, I had a handshake agreement with Gill the CEO of AFL, that if Mildura got a AFL standard ground, then they would run a preseason AFL night game and all funds raised would go to local domestic violence prevention and support. Under the banner of “real champions don’t commit family violence”.... maybe it could be good to call n that commitment from AFL. Good cause and it would be a great community event..
Looking good Ali can’t wait to use it for footy
Well done, looks good. 👏👏👏👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺
Matt Norman, this about the size of your new lawn?
Kelly Williams what a job
Brilliant!!
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 days ago
This week I’ve joined with fellow border MPs and my Reason Coalition partner, Fiona Patten MP in writing a joint letter to the Prime Minister appealing for a national approach to future border closures between states. ... See MoreSee Less
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
The partnership between SuniTAFE, Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE and Australian Primary Hemp at TAFE’s Smart Farm in Cardross is showing plenty of promise.
Reason Coalition leader Fiona Patten and I are both members of the Victorian Government’s Industrial Hemp Taskforce.
Today we toured the site and were impressed with the progress of the trial crop.
One of the purposes of the Industrial Hemp Taskforce is to examine future opportunities for industry growth, so it’s very exciting to see how well this trial is developing.
fionapatten.com.au/news/hemp-trial-showing-positive-signs-for-growth-industry/ ... See MoreSee Less
Media Release: Hemp trial showing positive signs for growth in industry - Fiona Patten - Leader of the Reason Party
fionapatten.com.au
Pictured: Hemp Task Force Jan 2020, Fiona Patten MP, Mildura SuniTAFE primary industries manager Warren Lloyd and Ali Cupper MP A HEMP partnership between Mildura SuniTAFE and Australian Primary Hemp ...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Anthony Marciano Walter Ison Sarah Phillips Nicola Harrison
The article mentions the job prospects to come from building a plant but who's going to fill those positions? There is ample work on our existing farms. Those positions aren't being filled by our local unemployed. Its not likely to be locals doing the labour.
We also have a group here in mildura called I hemp mildura, which in conjunction with I hemp Victoria are ramping up to show people and sell hemp products.
Hemp must replace cotton as it has more uses than one use cotton and hemp restores the land requires less chemicals and irrigation.
Shout out to Warren Lloyd
Ripper mate
Fantastic. Karen Macdonald Walter Ison
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
4 days ago
HEMP!!!!!
.
Great to welcome Fiona Patten MP back to the electorate this week.
First order of business today is touring the SuniTAFE, Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE Smart Farm.This morning I am touring the SuniTAFE, SMART Farm in Mildura with my Reason colleague Ali Cupper MP. It’s the only facility in Australia focused on Production Agriculture and River Irrigation and they are also doing groundbreaking work on Hemp production. I will be pressing their case for further funding with the Victorian Government. ... See MoreSee Less
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Comment on Facebook
About time all you politicians started to really get stuck into the condition of the darling river
Well done Team AC and Fiona!!
The Dynamic Duo!
Lookin' Fabulous Ladies
Talitha Tex a 10,000 acre dry land trial? Might get the skippys hopping 🤠
Welcome Fiona Patten MP
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
4 days ago
I am an imperfect ally, but when you know better, you do better.
.
This is worth the read ...
.
#ChangeTheGame ... See MoreSee Less
How to be a good Indigenous ally
www.sbs.com.au
OPINION: How do you cross that invisible line that takes you from being in the Aboriginal 'good books' to being on the s**t list?, writes Summer May Finlay.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Brad Walsh
Allyship is a constant work in progress and learning process, not something that can be mastered! Thanks for sharing and believing in your capacity to grow!
Brilliant article, I’m gonna share this on my page tomorrow morning 🙂 www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN2246 I worked with many aboriginal people to bring this federal petition calling for action on indigenous deaths together.. please give it a read, sign and share 🙏🏻
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price opinion piece is far better on this particular article
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura was live.
8 hours ago
Best week ever, though I am tired which u can probably tell!
.
This very unpolished wrap of this week’s Reason for the Regions Mallee tour is not only barely coherent but also incomplete given I forgot one of the absolute highlights, a walk through of the recently completed Wyche Kinder!
.
I promise I’ll provide a more professional summary next week when I’ve caught up on my sleep!
.
Have a great weekend, from your tired but very happy MP, AC x ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Happy Birthday Ali
Hi
Doing a fantastic job Ali keep on keeping on you can do it Hope to see you at Australia Day at Mildura Tuesday
Sandie Richmond Joshua Richmond Grand Designs missed out. 😉
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura is in Birchip, Victoria.
14 hours ago
Today we wrapped up our first Reason Coalition tour of the Mildura electorate with a visit to Josh and Sandie Richmond's home in Birchip.
.
As members of the Industrial Hemp Taskforce, Ali and Fiona were keen to check out the hempcrete Josh and Sandie have used on large sections of their home extension.
.
The hempcrete walls, featured in the background of this photo, are both fire resistant and great for insulating the home.
.
Hempcrete is made by mixing woody fibre from the inside of the hemp stalk with lime and water. The result is a product that requires very little adaptation from the normal building process. It also boasts high levels of carbon sequestration.
.
As our climate continues to change, it makes sense to transition towards using this game changing material in private and public housing builds.
. ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
I writing this as someone who has worked with a number of commercial growers who have had a very concerted attempt at growing a commercial industrial hemp crop. I want to be clear that I’m not dismissive of its promise or it’s potential as a viable commercial crop. However, in my opinion, we are a very long way from having suitable varieties that will be commercially viable. There are a couple of other things that need to be noted. Industrial Hemp is not especially water and nutrient efficient compared to the other crops we grow for similar end uses. Compared to other alternative building materials anyway, such as cereal straw. Also, it’s need for pesticides, fungicides, and herbicide applications is not especially different either. In fact, one of the major challenges growers have faced is managing insect attack and weed competition, given the lack of research in this area. So, my message to the Industrial Hemp Taskforce is to keep focussing on improving the production potential of the crop in commercial scenarios.
Well done. It is the future. Thousands of uses for hemp. Fast growing and water efficient. No pesticides and chemicals required. It just makes sense.
Those hempcrete walls look amazing 😍
Awesome work Joshua and Sandie!
Glad to see someone thinking ahead 👌
Kelly Haslam...Jon & Joshua will be in demand soon for their hempcrete skills! 😉
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
20 hours ago
#PSA from Lower Murray Water⚠️ BLUE GREEN ALGAE - RED ALERT - LAKE CULLULLERAINE ⚠️
A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Cullulleraine.
The declaration follows sampling undertaken by Lower Murray Water and is in addition to the red alert warnings issued by WaterNSW for the Murray River from Red Cliffs to Lock 9 (inclusive) and Mt Dispersion.
Levels of blue-green algae in other sections of the Murray River continue to fluctuate.
This is not the greatest news for visitors and locals, especially with the hot weather expected over the weekend and the Australia Day public holiday approaching, but it's important to exercise caution in red alert level areas.
Signage will be positioned on the foreshore of Lake Cullulleraine to alert visitors to the warnings in place.
For more info and to stay up to date:
Lower Murray Water
www.lmw.vic.gov.au/blue-green-algae/
(03) 5051 3400 ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Lisa Gentle
Jessica Lewis
Kassie Hocking
Magda Bounias
Kerrie Sutton
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
22 hours ago
America is back ❤️✊🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
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Comment on Facebook
America is not back. God help us all. President Trump isn’t finished as I believe. I don’t believe in corruption or treason.
Such an inspirational poem. Highlights the importance of education and the arts - poetry. THANKYOU for sharing
Time will tell, but I don't think it is back.
President Trump did more for African Americans and minorities than any other president! Short memory of Joe Biden locking up black men?
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 days ago
Reason for the Regions Road Trip!
.
After a big day yesterday in Robinvale and Manangatang, we jumped in the car again early this morning for a whirlwind round of meetings in the Southern Mallee.
.
Leader of the Reason Coalition, Fiona Patten MP was given a brilliant series of briefings by the Mayors and CEOs of Swan Hill, Mildura, Yarriambiack Shire Council and Buloke Shire Council on the unique challenges faced by rural Councils, especially in relation to financial sustainability (hello #rategate campaign!)
.
Then we toured the brand new Wyche Kindergarten, an AMAZING new resource for the littlest members of Wycheproof! This win was particularly special given the incredible efforts of the local community. Rural kids DO matter. They matter a lot! And we thank Sonya Kilkenny MP and Minister James Merlino for listening to our case. We are extremely grateful.
.
Now it's Birchip time! And we will be having some fun - and a few cheeky beers - at the Birchip Hotel with a bunch of awesome local movers and shakers.
.
A busy but very productive week 🙂
.
#ChangeTheGame #reasoncoalition ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
The police on the borders where's the premier..... My son screaming crying begging the sergeant to be let in for his school uniforms not good enough 😡😡😡
A. Cupper A once in A generation Politically connected Community connected A Political intellect A true change
Don't forget standard gauge MUST go all the way to Robinvale 🚂😋
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura Patchewollock Hotel Friday night raffle ??? Would be good to see the local pollies mingle with the locals...might win the Col Mack kiss
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 days ago
Check out the progress at Mildura South!! 😀
.
Team AC.
.
#ChangeTheGame ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Ali, I had a handshake agreement with Gill the CEO of AFL, that if Mildura got a AFL standard ground, then they would run a preseason AFL night game and all funds raised would go to local domestic violence prevention and support. Under the banner of “real champions don’t commit family violence”.... maybe it could be good to call n that commitment from AFL. Good cause and it would be a great community event..
Looking good Ali can’t wait to use it for footy
Well done, looks good. 👏👏👏👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺
Matt Norman, this about the size of your new lawn?
Kelly Williams what a job
Brilliant!!
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 days ago
This week I’ve joined with fellow border MPs and my Reason Coalition partner, Fiona Patten MP in writing a joint letter to the Prime Minister appealing for a national approach to future border closures between states. ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
The partnership between SuniTAFE, Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE and Australian Primary Hemp at TAFE’s Smart Farm in Cardross is showing plenty of promise.
Reason Coalition leader Fiona Patten and I are both members of the Victorian Government’s Industrial Hemp Taskforce.
Today we toured the site and were impressed with the progress of the trial crop.
One of the purposes of the Industrial Hemp Taskforce is to examine future opportunities for industry growth, so it’s very exciting to see how well this trial is developing.
fionapatten.com.au/news/hemp-trial-showing-positive-signs-for-growth-industry/ ... See MoreSee Less
Media Release: Hemp trial showing positive signs for growth in industry - Fiona Patten - Leader of the Reason Party
fionapatten.com.au
Pictured: Hemp Task Force Jan 2020, Fiona Patten MP, Mildura SuniTAFE primary industries manager Warren Lloyd and Ali Cupper MP A HEMP partnership between Mildura SuniTAFE and Australian Primary Hemp ...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Anthony Marciano Walter Ison Sarah Phillips Nicola Harrison
The article mentions the job prospects to come from building a plant but who's going to fill those positions? There is ample work on our existing farms. Those positions aren't being filled by our local unemployed. Its not likely to be locals doing the labour.
We also have a group here in mildura called I hemp mildura, which in conjunction with I hemp Victoria are ramping up to show people and sell hemp products.
Hemp must replace cotton as it has more uses than one use cotton and hemp restores the land requires less chemicals and irrigation.
Shout out to Warren Lloyd
Ripper mate
Fantastic. Karen Macdonald Walter Ison
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
4 days ago
HEMP!!!!!
.
Great to welcome Fiona Patten MP back to the electorate this week.
First order of business today is touring the SuniTAFE, Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE Smart Farm.This morning I am touring the SuniTAFE, SMART Farm in Mildura with my Reason colleague Ali Cupper MP. It’s the only facility in Australia focused on Production Agriculture and River Irrigation and they are also doing groundbreaking work on Hemp production. I will be pressing their case for further funding with the Victorian Government. ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
About time all you politicians started to really get stuck into the condition of the darling river
Well done Team AC and Fiona!!
The Dynamic Duo!
Lookin' Fabulous Ladies
Talitha Tex a 10,000 acre dry land trial? Might get the skippys hopping 🤠
Welcome Fiona Patten MP
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
4 days ago
I am an imperfect ally, but when you know better, you do better.
.
This is worth the read ...
.
#ChangeTheGame ... See MoreSee Less
How to be a good Indigenous ally
www.sbs.com.au
OPINION: How do you cross that invisible line that takes you from being in the Aboriginal 'good books' to being on the s**t list?, writes Summer May Finlay.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Brad Walsh
Allyship is a constant work in progress and learning process, not something that can be mastered! Thanks for sharing and believing in your capacity to grow!
Brilliant article, I’m gonna share this on my page tomorrow morning 🙂 www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN2246 I worked with many aboriginal people to bring this federal petition calling for action on indigenous deaths together.. please give it a read, sign and share 🙏🏻
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price opinion piece is far better on this particular article
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura was live.
8 hours ago
Best week ever, though I am tired which u can probably tell!
.
This very unpolished wrap of this week’s Reason for the Regions Mallee tour is not only barely coherent but also incomplete given I forgot one of the absolute highlights, a walk through of the recently completed Wyche Kinder!
.
I promise I’ll provide a more professional summary next week when I’ve caught up on my sleep!
.
Have a great weekend, from your tired but very happy MP, AC x ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Happy Birthday Ali
Hi
Doing a fantastic job Ali keep on keeping on you can do it Hope to see you at Australia Day at Mildura Tuesday
Sandie Richmond Joshua Richmond Grand Designs missed out. 😉
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura is in Birchip, Victoria.
14 hours ago
Today we wrapped up our first Reason Coalition tour of the Mildura electorate with a visit to Josh and Sandie Richmond's home in Birchip.
.
As members of the Industrial Hemp Taskforce, Ali and Fiona were keen to check out the hempcrete Josh and Sandie have used on large sections of their home extension.
.
The hempcrete walls, featured in the background of this photo, are both fire resistant and great for insulating the home.
.
Hempcrete is made by mixing woody fibre from the inside of the hemp stalk with lime and water. The result is a product that requires very little adaptation from the normal building process. It also boasts high levels of carbon sequestration.
.
As our climate continues to change, it makes sense to transition towards using this game changing material in private and public housing builds.
. ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
I writing this as someone who has worked with a number of commercial growers who have had a very concerted attempt at growing a commercial industrial hemp crop. I want to be clear that I’m not dismissive of its promise or it’s potential as a viable commercial crop. However, in my opinion, we are a very long way from having suitable varieties that will be commercially viable. There are a couple of other things that need to be noted. Industrial Hemp is not especially water and nutrient efficient compared to the other crops we grow for similar end uses. Compared to other alternative building materials anyway, such as cereal straw. Also, it’s need for pesticides, fungicides, and herbicide applications is not especially different either. In fact, one of the major challenges growers have faced is managing insect attack and weed competition, given the lack of research in this area. So, my message to the Industrial Hemp Taskforce is to keep focussing on improving the production potential of the crop in commercial scenarios.
Well done. It is the future. Thousands of uses for hemp. Fast growing and water efficient. No pesticides and chemicals required. It just makes sense.
Those hempcrete walls look amazing 😍
Awesome work Joshua and Sandie!
Glad to see someone thinking ahead 👌
Kelly Haslam...Jon & Joshua will be in demand soon for their hempcrete skills! 😉
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
20 hours ago
#PSA from Lower Murray Water⚠️ BLUE GREEN ALGAE - RED ALERT - LAKE CULLULLERAINE ⚠️
A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Cullulleraine.
The declaration follows sampling undertaken by Lower Murray Water and is in addition to the red alert warnings issued by WaterNSW for the Murray River from Red Cliffs to Lock 9 (inclusive) and Mt Dispersion.
Levels of blue-green algae in other sections of the Murray River continue to fluctuate.
This is not the greatest news for visitors and locals, especially with the hot weather expected over the weekend and the Australia Day public holiday approaching, but it's important to exercise caution in red alert level areas.
Signage will be positioned on the foreshore of Lake Cullulleraine to alert visitors to the warnings in place.
For more info and to stay up to date:
Lower Murray Water
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
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America is back ❤️✊🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
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America is not back. God help us all. President Trump isn’t finished as I believe. I don’t believe in corruption or treason.
Such an inspirational poem. Highlights the importance of education and the arts - poetry. THANKYOU for sharing
Time will tell, but I don't think it is back.
President Trump did more for African Americans and minorities than any other president! Short memory of Joe Biden locking up black men?
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