Vulnerable young Victorians are suffering as the Alcohol and Drug (AOD) treatment system is overwhelmed by chronic demand under the watch of the Allan Labor Government. A Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) Sector Demand Survey has revealed alarming hold-ups for youth-specific AOD treatment. On any day during September, there were 415 vulnerable young people…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, is encouraging local community and sporting clubs to apply for the Regional All Abilities Participation Grant. “This is a fantastic opportunity to break down barriers and boost participation for people with disabilities in regional Victoria,” Ms Bath said. “These grants empower local sporting and community organisations to…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has congratulated the Sandy Point Community Men’s Shed and Loch Sport Men’s Shed on securing state government funds to improve their facilities. Following successful applications to the 2025-206 Men’s Shed Funding Program, Sandy Point Community Men’s Shed will receive $20,000, while the Loch Sport Men’s Shed has…
DetailsRacing Minister Anthony Carbines is missing in action as the greyhound industry faces a fresh $50,000 hit to its annual bottom line. The State Taxation Acts Further Amendment Bill debated in parliament will immediately double the cost of registering a racing greyhound. Given about 15,000 racing greyhounds are registered, the total added cost will be…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on the Minister for Emergency Services to explain why South Gippsland has entered the Fire Danger Period earlier than neighbouring areas. Mr O’Brien said he has heard from a number of frustrated landholders who are concerned about the decision. “Many farmers are telling me they’ve…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Danny O’Brien has raised concerns that the Allan Labor Government’s failure to maintain Victoria’s firefighting vehicles is putting local CFA brigades under pressure just weeks from bushfire season. This week in Parliament, Mr O’Brien asked the Minister for Environment when the Forest Fire…
Details“It’s ridiculous that we have record fuel loads in our bush, yet Victorians are facing a firewood shortage.” That was the message from Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, in State Parliament recently. “When the government shut down the native timber industry, it removed the state’s biggest provider of commercial firewood – and…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has asked the Allan Labor Government to explain why crucial firefighting vehicles are out of action ahead of this summer’s bushfire season. As Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) firefighters protested at Parliament House this week, Ms Broad said the bushfire season was fast approaching, yet 290 G-Wagons…
DetailsThe move to establish several new national parks in Victoria has been opposed by the State Liberals and Nationals. Speaking on the legislation, which creates additional national parks predominantly in the west of the state, Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said it was ludicrous to expand the parks’ network when the existing one…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has slammed the Albanese Government’s plan to cut speed limits on regional roads and demanded an increased focus on road safety works. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester said it was lazy of the Labor Party to reduce speed limits because roads had fallen into disrepair. “Right across regional…
DetailsThe Nationals are putting Australians first with cheaper electricity, secure jobs and lower emissions. The Nationals are announcing an all-energy approach, to deliver the lowest possible electricity prices for Australian households and businesses, while maintaining reliability and lowering emissions. Member for Mallee and Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government, Territories and Regional Communications, Dr…
Details“The Allan Government’s backflip on the permanent closure of Newhaven Jetty is a hard won victory — driven by unwavering community leadership and persistent political advocacy by The Nationals over the past 18 months. I extend my sincere congratulations to Amanda Keilar, Fishing Nanna, Ben Dennis, owner of Saltwater Phillip Island, Newhaven residents and the broader Bass…
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