Students will still be forced to cross train tracks and four lanes of traffic to get to school after the Allan Labor Government reneged on its promise to deliver a pedestrian underpass in Traralgon. As part of Labor’s promised Kosciuszko Street and Bank Street improvement works, an underpass beneath the Gippsland Rail Line was meant…
DetailsThe Nationals are demanding answers on a youth crime prevention program that has failed to materialise after being promised by the Allan Government two years ago. Speaking in state parliament, The Nationals’ Melina Bath called on Labor’s Minister for Police to reveal when the Youth Crime Prevention and Early Intervention Program (YCPEIP) program will commence…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government has rammed legislation through state parliament that enables energy companies to compulsorily acquire farmland before environmental and planning assessments are completed. The Energy and Other Legislation Amendment (Resilience Reforms and Other Matters) Bill 2026 has passed state parliament after Labor secured the support of the Greens, Animal Justice and Cannabis Party. The Nationals’…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government has again shown its complete contempt for regional Victorians, with a last-minute amendment to introduce new compulsory acquisition powers for transmission line easements, before environmental and planning approvals are even complete. The new powers were added to energy legislation passed in the parliament today, an underhanded ploy that shows the…
DetailsThe Nationals are calling on the Allan Government to work with community and early education stakeholders to progress the establishment of an early childhood education centre in Nyora. Speaking in state parliament, The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath called on the government to address barriers that currently prevent Nyora families from accessing…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government has refused to answer questions on whether companies linked to gangland figure Mick Gatto continue to be contracted on a number of Victoria’s Big Build projects. It has been revealed M1 Traffic – a labour hire company named as a front for Gatto that has made millions of dollars on the…
DetailsThe $6.2 million redevelopment of Traralgon Recreation Reserve is progressing well, with construction of the new flood-proof Multipurpose Pavilion underway following the demolition of the site’s long-standing, flood-prone facilities. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said it was pleasing to see the project moving closer to completion after the previous changerooms were condemned for more than…
DetailsMany local sporting clubs and community groups are celebrating after securing funding under round one of the 2025–26 Sporting Club Grants Program. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien congratulated the successful clubs on their funding and is encouraging those that missed out to apply for round two. “Local sporting clubs bring people together,…
DetailsDear Editor, The Nationals this week announced our plan to deliver more homes, more choice, and greater housing affordability for regional Victorians. Our plan includes fast-tracking home building in existing, identified growth areas in regional Victoria, and working directly with local councils to support sustainable growth. We will cut red tape, reduce costs,…
DetailsToday, the Victorian Liberal and Nationals announce a comprehensive plan to tackle corruption in Victoria. Victorians have a right to know where the $15 billion of taxpayers’ money wasted on Big Build projects has gone. This is not just a law-and-order issue. It goes to the strength of our economy and the confidence people have…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government’s refusal to introduce illegal tobacco store closure powers is putting the safety of Victorians at risk. Last week alone, Victoria saw multiple firebombings linked to the illegal tobacco trade, including a second attack in Mooroopna, and another in Dimboola. Victoria is the only major state in Australia without closure powers for…
DetailsA rally on the steps of parliament has called on the Allan Government to deliver funding certainty for our Neighbourhood Houses that are struggling financially to keep their doors open. Hundreds of Neighbourhood House representatives from across the state converged on the Victoria State Parliament for Neighbourhood House Victoria’s Day of Action to make their…
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