Despite the ongoing contest, there's still plenty of time for smiles.
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Louie Cina
On another warm spring night in Murray Plains, humidity wasn’t the only thing in the air.
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As nearly 100 curious Kyabramites and the seat’s retiring MP, Peter Walsh, packed into the Parkland Golf Course’s pavilion, there was the unmistakable feel of change in the room.
Who would be Murray Plains’ second ever MP?
Would it be Mr Walsh’s successor, former VFF president Brett Hosking?
Would former Gannawarra Shire Mayor Garner Smith turn the formerly safe Nationals seat orange?
Or could the Greens’ Zoe Cook or Family First’s Ewan McDonald land a major scalp for their respective parties?
The answer is still a mystery, but there’s no doubt those in attendance left with a great deal of information to help them choose who they’ll endorse come November 28.
The event at Parkland Golf Course was well-attended, with nearly 100 attendees coming out to hear the candidates speak.
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Louie Cina
Renee Pichler, the secretary of the Kyabram Development Committee, who hosted the event, welcomed attendees, before handing the mic to the night’s emcee Tim Nelson.
The candidates were each asked six questions about health, water, education, the cost of living, housing, and what they see as the biggest challenge facing Murray Plains, before the floor was opened for questions.
Attendees pressed candidates further on water buybacks, energy policy, healthcare access and their positions on topics such as abortion.
The night concluded with mingling and chatting, with those who gave up their Tuesday night reporting satisfaction with a well-moderated, calm and informative discussion.
The Victorian election will be held on November 28.
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