Firewood collection should be re-opened
A re-opening of the domestic firewood collection season has been requested by Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. He has written to the Minister outlining the present shortage of…
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Kealy slams Labor’s sneaky regional deal Deputy Nationals leader Emma Kealy has slammed the Andrews government’s decision to sign an Aboriginal land rights agreement without consulting local councils, calling it a “dirty deal in exchange for…
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O’Keeffe calls for funding to address the region’s growing homelessness crisis
Kim O’Keeffe, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, has called on the Housing Minister, Colin Brook, to ensure that our region is included in the $1 billion Regional Housing Fund,…
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Vital cuts to education will hurt our most vulnerable, says O’Keeffe
Despite assurances from the Department of Education that school staff would not be impacted to meet State Budget targets, shocking revelations have emerged that over 80 specialised teachers from the…
DetailsRacing the latest victim as WorkCover costs soar
Life continues to get harder under Labor, with rising WorkCover premiums now looming as a serious threat to Victoria’s racing industry. Training fees are increasing to cover costs, raising fears…
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Labor cuts teaching support to regional children with disabilities
Children with disabilities in Victorian state schools have become the latest victims of the Andrews Governments savage budget cuts. Teachers delivering one on one support to children with disabilities through…
DetailsBath battles gas connection ban in parliament
The Nationals MP, Melina Bath this week in State Parliament put on notice for debate a motion to overturn the Andrews Labor Government’s ban on new gas connections in Victoria.…
DetailsKealy slams Labor’s sneaky regional deal
Regional Victorians have been blindsided by the news of a settlement agreement that would give indigenous groups a range of sweeping powers. The indigenous groups could have the power to…
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Labor’s housing shame
The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has slammed the Andrews Labor Government for its “shameful arrogance and inaction” on the housing crisis sweeping the Latrobe Valley. Speaking to a…
DetailsFrontline teaching staff face the axe under Andrews Government
Hundreds of Victoria’s frontline teaching staff who work directly with some of the state’s most vulnerable students are facing redundancy. The specialised teachers are in the firing line after…
DetailsHave your say on Victorian tax reform
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals have released a discussion paper on tax reform and invite people and organisations to have their say on how taxes affect them. Nationals Member…
DetailsFirst hurdle cleared in race for Games truth
Victorians will finally get answers on the shambolic and embarrassing scrapping of the Commonwealth Games after an overwhelming vote in State Parliament. The Upper House today supported a Liberal and…
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