The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, is encouraging local cricket clubs, schools and community groups to take advantage of funding now available through the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF). The ACIF is a partnership funded by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia, designed to support upgrades and improvements to community cricket facilities, boost participation,…
DetailsA 95th birthday is a remarkable milestone, and Shirley Boulton marked hers in memorable fashion this week with a special trishaw ride around Lake Guthridge thanks to Cycling Without Age Gippsland. The volunteer-run charity was delighted to help Shirley celebrate her birthday, enjoying fresh air, scenic lake views and plenty of smiles before the rain rolled…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the opening of Community College Gippsland’s new Morwell facility, joining educators, students and community leaders to celebrate the milestone set to bolster the organisation’s long-standing contribution to the region. “Education is fundamental to building strong, thriving and productive regional communities,” Mr Chester said. “For more than 50…
DetailsA parliamentary petition has been launched against the Allan Government’s decision to use the SEC to bail out the Delburn Wind Farm after commercial operators abandoned the project citing unviability. The petition is being sponsored The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath. Ms Bath said, community members are deeply opposed to the Delburn Wind…
DetailsThe National’s Melina Bath has called on the Allan Labor Government to act with urgency on the funding impasse between the state and federal governments and private providers impacting independent living supports for people with disabilities. Transition funding from the Victorian Government was cruelly cut off on 1 January without a resolution, leaving residents in…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has sought answers from the Allan Labor Government over the continued closure of the southern section of Limeburners Walk at Walkerville. Mr O’Brien raised the issue in Parliament after being contacted by concerned local residents about the future of the track, which links Walkerville North and Walkerville…
DetailsMember for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says she is furious Labor misled Loddon residents at the 2025 federal election promising they would spend $5 million on ‘new childcare’ when, all along, the already-promised childcare facility at Wedderburn was getting the money. A Federation Funding Agreement between the Albanese federal Labor Government and the Allan Victorian…
DetailsDear Editor, I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to the GPs who have taken the initiative to establish Rail Trail Medical in Leongatha. Their leadership at this critical time demonstrates a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of the South Gippsland community. Continuity of care is important, and it is reassuring for patients to know they can…
DetailsHome ownership for regional Victorians remains out of reach under Labor, after new data confirmed the annual number of new homes built in Victoria has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade. Australian Bureau of Statistics data revealed only 54,323 new homes were built statewide over the year ending September 2025 –…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government’s funnelling of $15 billion to criminals on Melbourne construction sites has cheated rural and regional communities of funding that could have gone towards healthcare, schools, roads and emergency services. Speaking in Parliament, Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy scolded the government for squandering billions in taxpayer money through its Big Build…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on local not-for-profit organisations to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 2025–26 Volunteer Grants program. Mr Chester said the Volunteer Grants program provides practical support to community organisations that rely on volunteers by reducing barriers to participation and strengthening community connections. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the completion of a new all-abilities access ramp at the Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club, improving accessibility for locals and visitors during the busy summer season. The project was delivered with support from the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Grant Program and provides safe, easy access to the ocean-facing…
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