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Wagga at forefront to ease doctor shortage

Training doctors in the regions from start to finish increases significantly the chances they will remain and practise in country areas once they graduate. This is why the Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network is playing such an important role in helping to ease the chronic shortage of rural doctors. As the years go by, and more […]

RON CROUCH TRANSPORT GOES INTO VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATION

“The news that Ron Crouch Transport has been placed into voluntary administration is terrible for Wagga Wagga, the Riverina and the Australian transport industry.   “When a long-standing and highly respected company such as Ron Crouch Transport makes such an announcement, you know things are parlous.   “I have given speeches on the floor of […]

TRANSCRIPT: ABC RADIO RIVERINA WITH MELINDA HAYTER, 11 December 2025

Subjects: Ron Crouch Transport voluntary administration E&OE  STARTS: 4.04pm ENDS: 4.15pm   MELINDA HAYTER Michael McCormack, I guess, what’s your reaction to the news that Ron Crouch Transport has gone into voluntary administration?   MICHAEL McCORMACK I’m sad and disturbed, quite frankly, that this has happened. This company has been going for 47 years, been […]

MICHAEL McCORMACK URGES EMERGENCY ACTION FROM MINISTER KING AS TRUCKING INDUSTRY FACES CRISIS

Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack says the trucking industry is in freefall and urgent action must be taken to prevent further collapse. Following the closure of long-standing operators including XL Express, DJK Transport, Don Watson Transport, Transtar Linehaul, Regent Logistics and Ron Crouch Transport, Mr McCormack is calling for the Infrastructure and Transport Minister […]

MEDIA STATEMENT –  BONDI MASS SHOOTING TERRORIST ATTACK

“As the horror of what happened around Archer Park in Bondi at 6.47pm last night continues to unfold, it is clear this was a targeted attack on Australia’s Jewish community celebrating the start of Hanukkah.   “The New South Wales Police have declared it a terrorist event. The Australian Federal Police and ASIO have indicated […]

TRANSCRIPT: WIN NEWS HERVEY BAY QUEENSLAND WITH CONNOR LA FRENAIS

Subjects: The Coalition spilt E&OE    Michael McCORMACK Thanks, Connor.   Connor LA FRENAIS Thank you for taking the time. Appreciate it. Can I just grab, your name and title?   Michael McCORMACK Sure. It’s Michael McCormack. Federal Member for the Riverina.   Connor LA FRENAIS Thank you, Michael. Now walking out of the party […]

TRANSCRIPT: 2LF INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD SPENCE

Subjects: Hate speech laws, Coalition split for second time, Australia Day celebrations E&OE    Richard SPENCE Joining me on the phone this morning, Federal Member for Riverina, the Nationals’ Michael McCormack. Good morning, Michael.   Michael McCORMACK Good morning, Rich.   Richard SPENCE Now firstly, for the second time within 12 months last week the […]

TRANSCRIPT: 2SM WITH PATRICK MORROW

Subjects: Reaction to Qantas servicing changes E&OE    Michael McCORMACK Patrick. It’s Michael McCormack, from Wagga Wagga.   Patrick MORROW How are you?   Michael McCORMACK Not too bad.   Patrick MORROW I am sure you’ll be looking forward to the weekend.   Michael McCORMACK Well, tomorrow I’ve got a full book of appointments starting […]

TRANSCRIPT: ABC RADIO INTERVIEW WITH SALLY SARA

Subjects: Coalition spilt, religious preaching reform E&OE    Sally SARA You’re listening to Radio National Breakfast with Sally Sara. We’re returning now to federal politics. And Nationals leader David Littleproud is widely expected to survive a leadership challenge brought on by Queensland MP Colin Boyce. Joining me now is Michael McCormack, the member for Riverina […]

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