As final exams draw near, I’d like to take a moment to wish every Year 12 student across eastern Victoria the very best of luck for their exams and future endeavours. As a former secondary school teacher, I understand this time of year is often filled with nerves, excitement, and pressure, but it’s also a…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is celebrating a win for local schools, with five Gippsland South primary schools successful in securing a VicHealth and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation grant. Korumburra Primary School, Toora Primary School, Welshpool and District Primary School, Alberton Primary School and Araluen Primary School will each receive $1,500…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Melina Bath has condemned the Allan Labor Government for penny pinching and halting building and garden maintenance at local police stations because it can’t manage money. After facing scrutiny, it was revealed state government funding cuts and budget constraints were the reason for the suspension of building and garden maintenance at Victoria Police…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government has been forced into an embarrassing backflip, reinstating funding for ground maintenance at local police stations after The Nationals exposed government cuts. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien said that while Labor has restored funding for mowing and general grounds upkeep, it is understood that cost cutting will still…
DetailsA second offshore wind project planned for the Gippsland coastline has announced it will no longer proceed. German energy company RWE announced plans to develop the $10 billion Kent Offshore Wind project in July 2024 but has announced it will not proceed following a feasibility study. It follows BlueFloat’s withdrawal from the Gippsland zone three…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government is moving to lock up more of Victoria’s public land – this time under the guise of expanding the Yarra Ranges National Park. If the expansion is accepted, large parts of existing state forest will be reclassified as national and forest parks, limiting public access and restricting activities. Shadow…
DetailsAs the year draws to a close, I would like to extend my best wishes to Year 12 students who will sit their final exams over the coming weeks. The culmination of your secondary education can be an emotional time, as it marks the end of one chapter of your life. It is…
DetailsA Parliamentary inquiry into the impact of the State Government’s decision to delay increasing Victoria’s public school funding is now accepting submissions. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said public schools are a key part of our education system, and this inquiry provides an opportunity for parents, teachers, school communities and stakeholders to…
DetailsLatrobe Valley residents are invited to attend a crime and community safety forum next month to hear from Shadow Minister for Police, David Southwick. Hosted by The Nationals’ Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, the forum will provide a platform for community members to share concerns and learn about plans to combat crime. “Latrobe Valley residents…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath is supporting the Tackling Leukaemia Foundation encouraging locals to join the stem cell donor registry and help in the treatment of blood cancer. The Tackling Leukaemia Foundation aims to boost stem cell donor numbers across the country and raise awareness of the need for more First Nations,…
DetailsDear Editor, As many of our local Year 12 students prepare to sit their final exams from October 28, I want to wish each of them the very best of luck. This is an exciting and sometimes stressful time, and it is important to remember that exams are just one step on a much bigger…
DetailsA chronic shortage of justices of the peace is having a negative impact on residents in Northern Victoria, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said JPs provided an important free service – acting as independent and objective witnesses for documents used in legal and official processes. “I…
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