Minister says roads are good, but reality tells us differently
The Monaro Highway, a critical freight route in and out of East Gippsland, is the latest in the local roads network requiring urgent attention with local Nationals MP, Tim Bull,…
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Euroa station rebuild should be on the agenda
Member for Euroa Steph Ryan has invited the state’s Police Minister to visit Euroa to inspect the local police station. Speaking in Parliament this week, Ms Ryan said Euroa’s police…
DetailsLabor forced to back down on regional newspaper attack
The Andrews Labor Government has backtracked on its plan to take revenue from regional newspapers after strenuous opposition from The Nationals and the community. Labor’s Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill…
DetailsThe Not So Great Alpine Road
The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath has highlighted the dangerous state of the Great Alpine Road in Gippsland’s high country in State Parliament this week. Raising the…
DetailsHousing taxes pile more pain on home-buyers
Growing State Labor Government housing taxes are putting affordability even more out of reach for struggling Gippslanders. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien raised concerns in State Parliament…
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The Nationals to oppose Labor’s big new housing tax
A new housing tax that will add an average of $20,000 to the cost of buying a home in regional Victoria will be opposed by The Nationals in Parliament. Announced…
DetailsJust add water for jobs in Central Gippsland
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says further jobs and new industries could be developed in Central Gippsland with access to water in the Latrobe River system that…
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Nats back Avenel renewable energy push
An exciting new project to improve the reliability of Avenel’s energy supplies and reduce emissions has won the backing of The Nationals’ candidate for Nicholls Sam Birrell and Deputy Leader…
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Changes from 11:59PM, Friday 25 February
At 11:59PM on Friday 25 February 2022, the following changes to pandemic orders and public health recommendations will take effect: The public health recommendation for Victorians to work or study…
DetailsMore delays on Farm Trespass laws in Vic
The Andrews Government has delayed debate of ‘on-the-spot’ fine legislation, relegating it down the priority list for the upper house of state parliament. The Livestock Management Amendment (Animal Activism) Bill…
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Gippsland Nationals’ show of support for timber workers
The Nationals Gippsland team says ‘lives and livelihoods’ will be destroyed if the Andrews Government’s plan to shut down the native hardwood timber industry by 2030 proceeds. In a strong…
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Better protections against farm trespass
Member for Euroa and Deputy Nationals Leader Steph Ryan says it is crucial that farmers are protected against illegal and traumatic farm trespass crime. In Parliament last week, Ms Ryan…
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