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The Liberals' Louise Staley had a go at neighbouring western Victorian MP Ali Cupper on Wednesday (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/47842469) over her past allegiances with the ALP and Reason Party's Fiona Patten, and what Ms Staley claimed was a differing vote on the Pandemic Powers bill. In this interview, Ali Cupper responds to those claims whilst highlighting the need for a Mildura intersection fix, how to help councils have more funding for roads - and wishes Mildura voters a Merry Christmas.

Boundary changes for the November 2022 state election see Ms Staley farewell the Charlton, Donald and Stawell townships as she talks with Flow listeners about regional recovery, manufacturing and the record of neighbouring independent MP Ali Cupper

Cate Hunter says she'll follow what former independent member for Frome (now candidate for Stuart), Geoff Brock did in a minority government situation (as exists at the end of the Marshall government's first term) - and consult with her 7 local councils before deciding who to back as the next Premier

The impacts of recent rain events are potentially offset by the unusually good prices on offer for Australian farm produce, Dr Greenville says, with Australia heading in the right direction to produce $100 billion in farmgate value by 2030 - the federal government and agriculture sector's target.

The yabbies are running on the River Murray and inflows are good, but the recent storm damage to horticulturalists and border wobbles over the Omicron variant are among current concerns for the state MP for Chaffey on the SA-Victoria border

Long-time suicide prevention advocate John Dawkins MLC talks about Australia's national first state-based suicide prevention legislation, places to go for good support and advice - and as he hangs up the gown going into political retirement, talks about wearing 'the wig' a few times, recounts the history of his suspension from the Liberal Party for going against party colleagues to contest - and win by the narrowest possible margin - the presidency against Jing Lee MLC
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The Nationals Victorian member for Mallee talks about the culture of bullying and harassment within federal politics - and also outlines the help being delivered to 'real people' in Mallee volunteering to help their communities

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator continues to hold above $1,100 and beef could deliver good returns for coming years, Matt tells FlowFM listeners in this chat with Rikki about the sheep and cattle markets - as some farmers struggle to supply saleyards due to wet conditions in NSW and Queensland

A new federal government grant program that will reduce Australia's reliance on wool processing draws praise from wool processor spokesman Steven Read from Michell Wool, as Steven also wraps this week on the wool markets for Flow listeners