Farm trespass inquiry hears from farmers in Wangaratta
Farmers in north-east Victoria had the opportunity to have their say on the impact of farm invasion when the parliamentary inquiry to fix farm trespass laws visited Wangaratta yesterday. …
Thanks for coming, did you notice the highway?
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has again called on the Andrews Labor Government to complete the duplication of the Princes Highway to Sale after the Premier…
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, time to reflect
Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has encouraged people to consider the impact that gambling has on their lives and family relationships during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, which for…
Irrigators need relief from fixed water charges
Daniel Andrews is ignoring the enormous stress fixed water charges are placing on irrigators within the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID). Farmers have been calling for assistance on fixed water…
Labor guts kangaroo pet food program
The Andrews Government has cruelled farmers trying to manage kangaroo numbers by making the state’s kangaroo pet food program unworkable, Member for Euroa Steph Ryan says. Kangaroos controlled under an…
Premier’s one hour visit ticks box but no rate relief
After five years as Premier, Daniel Andrews has finally made it to East Gippsland, but unfortunately only dropped in for an hour in what was clearly a box ticking visit,…
Dan’s ‘no dam’ plan threatening our future water security
Daniel Andrews has today repeated his Water Minister’s folly saying there’s no point in building dams when it’s not raining. On Melbourne radio this morning the Premier dismissed calls for…
Drought support package underwhelms
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien said today’s announcement of additional drought support for Wellington and East Gippsland farmers was underwhelming. Mr O’Brien said that it was…
Part-time squad not enough to tackle rural crime
The Andrews Labor Government’s announcement of measures to tackle farm crime falls well short of what is needed to crack down on the theft of livestock and farm equipment. …
Labor fails Landcare test
Victoria’s Landcare networks could be forced to cancel their facilitators next year after the Andrews Labor Government failed to fund the positions. The news comes as Landcare marks its 30th…
Forests flooded as irrigators endure drought
Forests that would otherwise be dry during times of drought are being flushed with liquid gold as irrigators struggle to keep livestock watered and to keep crops alive. Media reports…
Daniel Andrews not listening to farmers on rural crime
The Andrews Labor Government still isn’t listening to farmers in East Victoria missing another opportunity to employ dedicated frontline police officers to tackle rural crime. The Andrews Government announced the…