On Monday, our region was rocked by the news of an alleged murder, followed by a siege in the Horsham CBD. Police and emergency services also responded to multiple vehicle incidents on our dangerous roads – a harrowing task for even the most experienced emergency service workers and volunteers. For many of us, the work…
DetailsDear Editor, Access to affordable housing is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing Gippslanders. I regularly hear from young locals who have grown up in towns like Foster, Leongatha, Korumburra and Sale who want to stay in the communities they love, but simply cannot find a home they can afford to buy or rent.…
DetailsVictorian fuel reserves hit a concerning low and the Allan Labor Government goes into hiding. Is anyone surprised? We are again at a point where Victorians need their government to deliver leadership, immediate action, and strong solutions, and Premier Jacinta Allan and Agriculture Minister Ros Spence are nowhere to be seen. The…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has slammed the Allan Labor Government’s rushed introduction of new compulsory acquisition powers for transmission line easements, warning that Gippsland landholders are now at risk. “Gippslanders, including farmers, are being forced to shoulder yet another burden, with their property rights ignored and communities left powerless,” Mr O’Brien…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath is encouraging locals to take advantage of the latest round of the Power Saving Bonus before applications close at the end of March. The $100 payment is available to all eligible households, including those who received the bonus in previous rounds. Ms Bath said the…
DetailsElevating the issue of food and fibre security to a matter of national importance will be the primary focus of new Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Darren Chester.Speaking after the announcement of The Nationals’ revised Shadow Ministry, Mr Chester said he was looking forward to working with industry groups and regional communities to…
DetailsLocal families with school-aged children can apply for assistance through the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, said the fund provided important support for eligible families to help cover the cost of school camps, sporting programs and excursions. “School camps, sporting activities and excursions are an important part of…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is encouraging livestock producers and agricultural organisations across western Victoria to apply for the 2026 Livestock Biosecurity Fund Grants Program. The program supports practical projects that help prevent, monitor and manage pests and diseases affecting livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and honeybees. Ms Kealy said strong biosecurity…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, says ongoing unscheduled power outages across Gippsland are not good enough. Mr O’Brien said he was growing frustrated that local residents across a wide area of Gippsland were facing increasing power outages, not just during storms and heatwaves. Mr O’Brien has been in contact with…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has met with Latrobe City Council representatives in Canberra to discuss the region’s priorities ahead of the 2026–27 Federal Budget. Mr Chester met with Latrobe City Council Mayor Sharon Gibson, Deputy Mayor Dale Harriman, Chief Executive Officer Steven Piasente and Acting Senior Strategy and Advocacy Advisor Kate Cumming to…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has renewed calls for the State Government to reduce the probationary driving age to 17, in line with every other state and territory in Australia. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Broad said the current minimum age of 18 was out of step with the rest of the country…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged the Minister for Water to look into the causes of serious flooding which have seriously impacted Junortoun residents. Ms Broad told Parliament she recently visited local residents who were badly affected by floodwaters in recent years following increased property development in the area. “Among these…
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