Foot and Mouth disease threatens livestock industry
East Gippsland farmers are anxiously watching developments in relation to foot and mouth disease in Indonesia, and Nationals Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, is calling on all levels of government…
Andrews extends COVID declaration powers, whilst mental health programs get the axe
Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is disappointed to hear that the Andrews Government despite extending its pandemic declaration powers, have axed mental health programs designed to support Victorians…
No safeguards against foot and mouth disease
The Liberals and Nationals have expressed disappointment with the Federal Government’s refusal to implement strict new biosecurity measures to stop foot and mouth disease (FMD) breaching Australia’s borders and destroying…
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…