Regional building industry left abandoned
The Liberals and Nationals Party are calling on the Andrews Labor Government to acknowledge its part in the current building crisis and work with our regional building sectors to help…
No travel compensation for regional patients within 100km
Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy spoke in Parliament addressing the misguided eligibility criteria for regional patients seeking compensation as a result of paying for transport home after being…
Families express concerns on special-ed cover up culture
Latrobe Valley parents of children with disabilities have gathered to protest today in Traralgon following serious allegations of a ‘cover-up culture’ by the Andrews Labor Government. The protest comes as…
Disrupted travel no excuse not to stop destruction of Australian agriculture
The Federal Government’s refusal to implement strict new biosecurity measures to stop foot and mouth disease (FMD) breaching Australia’s borders risks decimating Victorian agriculture. Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is…
LTE – Farm Safety Week
Dear Editor, Farming plays a huge role in the Gippsland economy and is an essential part of our local communities – but it also presents dangers every day. The theme…
Labor fibs on freight rail no fix for north-west Victorians
The Andrews Labor Government’s fooling no-one today with an outrageous claim it’s made Victoria’s freight rail “safer, faster and easier” to get Victorian food and fibre to port. Misguided Minister…
Victorian Nationals select new Deputy Leader
The Victorian Nationals’ party room has today selected Member for Lowan Emma Kealy as our new Deputy Leader. A special meeting was held this evening following the resignation of Member…
Pandemic declaration extended, but COVID mental health programs axed
Mental health programs designed to support Victorians through COVID isolation and uncertainty have been axed, despite last week’s three-month extension to pandemic declaration powers. It’s been revealed today Kids Helpline…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – Peter Walsh
Dear Editor, A boost to the regional tourism economy is just one of a swag of benefits for country Victorians ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2026. With the date…
Resilience review recommendations must be made priority
An expert panel established to review the resilience of Victoria’s electricity distribution network has called for distribution businesses such as AusNet to improve communication with customers and better prioritise the…
Funding calls for Wangaratta’s Digital Hub left unanswered
Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy spoke again in Parliament calling for the Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Economy to immediately reinstate the funding for Wangaratta Digital…
Almost 20,000 Victorian kids left high and dry by Labor’s delayed mental health support
The nation’s largest mental health worker recruitment drive is needed to arrest “heightened levels of anxiety and mood distress” in young Victorians, as data today reveals an alarming spike in…