O’Brien urges use of rapid testing to avoid workforce shortage
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien is calling on the Labor Government to permit the use rapid testing for employees who are not vaccinated as an alternative to…
Rapid testing urged as workforce shortages loom
Member for Euroa and Deputy National Leader Steph Ryan has called on the Health Minister to permit rapid testing for workers who are not vaccinated by the state government’s mandated…
The Nationals seek lifeline for local events
The Nationals are calling for a comprehensive plan to revive local events in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath said Gippsland’s events…
Kealy urges rapid testing solution for workforce shortages
Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has called on the Health Minister to permit rapid testing for workers who are not vaccinated by the state government’s mandated deadline, to avoid looming…
Backing Shepparton events against last minute cancellations
A new plan to inject vibrancy and confidence back into Shepparton’s shattered events sector will see major events eligible for up to $10 million if they have to cancel at…
Local health services set for improvements
Several East Gippsland Health Services have been funded for infrastructure upgrades. Gippsland East, Nationals MP, Tim Bull said he had been advised by the Minister of funding for works to…
Remembrance Day attendance under a cloud of doubt
Victorian veterans will have another uncertain four weeks ahead with the State Government still yet to provide details on attendance levels and vaccination status for Remembrance Day commemorations across the…
Peter Walsh – LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, Victorians are looking for an iron-clad guarantee we’re on the road to reopen, rebuild and recover. Mixed messages and the Premier’s condescending lack of trust in Victorians has…
Labor blocks mental health support for Victoria’s kids, again
Labor MPs, with the support of three crossbenchers, have once again blocked a move to make sure there’s enough mental health practitioners for Victoria’s school children. In a move backed…
Bath seeks withdrawal of divisive advertisement
The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath has called on the Andrews Labor Government to denounce a disrespectful scare campaign against Gippsland’s volunteer firefighters. Ms Bath raised the…
Steph Ryan Audio – Reopen, Recover, Rebuild: a plan to bring cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs back to life
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Sunshine Station missing link signals dark days for regional travellers
North-east Victorians will never have access to Melbourne’s Airport Rail link if crucial upgrades are ignored in the Sunshine Station Masterplan. Despite the Masterplan still being at the consultation phase,…