Drivers licence testing to resume, but there’s a catch
Driving tests will resume this month, but a backlog of appointments mean many learner drivers will be forced to wait months to get behind the wheel. Following calls from the…
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Ongoing Carbon innovation funding commitment needed
The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath has congratulated Australian Carbon Innovation (ACI) on securing a one year funding reprieve from the Andrew Government. Ms Bath said the…
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Nationals to withdraw Victoria from controversial Belt and Road
A Michael O’Brien-led Liberal and Nationals Government will withdraw Victoria from Labor’s lop-sided and secretive Belt and Road deal with the Chinese Government. This is not a decision that…
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Nationals propose target of one million new trees
Member for Euroa Steph Ryan says a new target to plant one million new trees over the next 12 months must be accompanied by funding for Victoria’s Landcare facilitators. …
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Nats call for massive boost to Victorian manufacturing
A new $1 billion Bringing Manufacturing Home fund would put Shepparton in the box seat to seize on new opportunities to bring manufacturing investment and jobs to the region. As…
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Calls for dedicated Regional Tourism Fund
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says the state government must kickstart Gippsland businesses and economies in the wake of months of unprecedented hardship. Mr O’Brien said…
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Sloppy Minister must be transparent on Highway costs
Andrews Labor Government Minister Jacinta Allan is disrespecting Gippslanders with her refusal to outline the scale of the blowout in costs for the remaining stages of the duplication of the…
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Flu vaccination in short supply
Not enough flu vaccinations are being supplied to rural areas like East Gippsland. Nationals Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, is concerned that immunisation providers in East Gippsland are not…
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The Federal Government’s new COVIDSafe smartphone application is a critical step forward to save lives and better protect our community against the spread of coronavirus. The app will provide…
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Community collaboration delivering bushfire recovery kits into East Gippsland
Bushfire recovery kits commenced distribution into East Gippsland today after being generously sponsored by individuals, business and community organisations. The Bushfire Recovery Kits contain replacement equipment to assist East Gippsland…
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Bath calls for greater access to firewood
Firewood collection areas and limits must be reviewed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina said she has called on the Minister…
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Local media outlets never more important than now
Local media outlets have never been more important and deserve support from State and Federal Governments. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has welcomed a Federal Government…
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