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WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021
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Federal budget a mixed bag of goodies LAST Tuesday, the Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg delivered the Federal Budget outlining a changed policy to that normally aspired of bringing spending down. Local Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the Nicholls electorate will significantly benefit from the measures announced. Continued Page 39
ICONIC AUSSIE PRODUCTS IN TIME OF NEED... Employees at Pental Shepparton hold some of the new products produced at the Drummond Road factory during the pandemic, from left, R&D chemist, Hanlu Cai and operators, Rebecca Mifka, Debbie Howarth and Sue Gwynn. Photo: Steve Hutcheson
Aussie made and loving it By Steve Hutcheson AROUND this time last year, Australia was knee deep in pandemonium caused by the pandemic. Essential supplies, such as face masks were predominantly being manufactured overseas and every country in the world was scrambling to secure their own supplies creating a near worldwide shortage.
A small manufacturing plant here in Shepparton became a national focus in its efforts to ramp up production and meet the demand. Medcon took up the challenge and was able to help keep Australia safe. Continued Page 32 in The Adviser’s Special Australian Made Week liftout feature