Victoria will be leading the country in agricultural innovation after the Liberals and Nationals committed $8 million to establish the Agriculture Futures Extension Program (AFEP). The program will be available to grower groups across Victoria to deliver programs that assist farmers in adopting new technologies and practices. The programs will boost profitability, productivity, and environmental…
DetailsTomorrow is Remembrance Day, when at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent on the Western Front. We are forever indebted to those who have served our country – both those who returned and the many who made the ultimate sacrifice. It is a day when all Victorians should…
DetailsThe Nationals in government will deliver new investments in soil research to protect and enhance our soils, environment and help make agriculture more productive and profitable. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien said that while our agricultural industry has proved its resilience time and time again, government can do more to help…
DetailsA Nationals Government will deliver at least 45 new or expanded bus services across Victoria, capped at a $2 daily fare under the Nationals commitment to cutting public transport costs. As part of the Nationals Long-Term Economic Plan, the $160 million package will expand and improve the bus network in regional Victoria, helping to better…
DetailsThe Nationals in government will end the existing gas monopoly situation in Horsham and Stawell, helping to ease cost of living pressures for local families. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy made the announcement today, saying the commitment would allow competition into the gas market, driving down gas prices for…
DetailsA Liberal and Nationals Government will deliver Shepparton’s long-overdue bypass. The Greater Shepparton community has been lobbying for the project since the mid-1990s, with the project becoming a political football. The Liberals and Nationals will end this stalemate, committing $260 million to get on with stage one of the project, despite silence from state and…
DetailsVictoria will be leading the country in agricultural innovation after the Liberals and Nationals committed $8 million to establish the Agriculture Futures Extension Program (AFEP). The program will be available to grower groups across Victoria to deliver programs that assist primary producers in adopting new technologies and practices to boost profitability, productivity, and environmental sustainability.…
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Latrobe Regional Hospital will be able to perform more surgeries with The Nationals announcing it will deliver the latest robotic technology to the Valley in government. Latrobe Regional Hospital will be one of two regional hospitals to receive the technology under the announcement. The Nationals planned $66 million investment into surgical robotics in Victoria will…
DetailsAn elected Nationals and Liberals government will put passenger rail services for western Victoria firmly back on the table, with Member for Lowan Emma Kealy today announcing a comprehensive investigation into all options for improving rail connectivity in Lowan. The Nationals and Liberals have pledged support for a business case into returning passenger trains to…
DetailsThe Nationals in State Government will bring the benefits of batteries to community organisations across Victoria and Latrobe Valley. A key part of The Nationals’ Power to the People Plan, community organisations will be able to access grants of up to $1 million as part of a $100 million Net Zero Renewables Community Projects Fund…
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Victorian public school students can receive a free, healthy lunch each day in an ambitious health and wellbeing plan under The Nationals. Understanding the challenges of making household budgets stretch, The Nationals will support families by providing school lunches, if elected on November 26. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath said as…
DetailsEnergy security for people living in Avenel, Nagambie, Longwood and Kirwans Bridge will be the focus of a $500,000 business case. Currently, the region is plagued by blackouts during critical times, such as during natural disasters or extreme heatwaves. A local benefactor donated funding to develop a solar system microgrid in Avenel consisting of 11…
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