Mount Arapiles climbing back into tourism fold – after a sorry chapter – shows why national cultural heritage reform needed Monday 20 October 2025 Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says new indications from Parks Victoria on re-opening parts of Mount Arapiles and the Grampians for rock-climbing are positive, but the closure and community outrage…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has congratulated the South Gippsland Shire Council for its strong advocacy in securing state funding for the Nyora Transport Infrastructure and Connectivity Study. Mr O’Brien said the study is an important step in planning for the town’s future transport needs as Nyora continues to grow. “Nyora has seen…
DetailsA city-based Labor Minister has accused locals of “scaremongering” after being asked a reasonable question about the level of firefighting vehicles available in the region. In State Parliament last week, Environment Minister, Steve Dimopoulos, was asked when the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s (DEECA) firefighting G-Wagon vehicles – which have been withdrawn from…
DetailsThe Environment Minister, Steve Dimopoulos, has been asked to step in and take stronger action with illegal campers living on the banks of the Snowy River between Orbost and Marlo. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said he had been contacted by a number of locals and community groups seeking stronger enforcement action be…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on the Allan Labor Government to fix problems with the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund rebate system for CFA and SES volunteers. Speaking in Parliament, Mr O’Brien said many dedicated local volunteers have struggled to access the rebate because the process is online only, with…
DetailsWith cost-of-living pressures hitting families hard, The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is encouraging eligible families to take advantage of the Get Active Kids program, which offers up to $200 to help cover the cost of children’s sport and recreation activities. Mr O’Brien said the program can assist with expenses such as club memberships,…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government has failed to explain how regional communities will be protected after Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) trucks were taken offline due to faults. In Question Time today, Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Danny O’Brien, asked the Minister for Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, how many communities have…
Details“How about they just fix the bloody roads?” – that’s the immediate reaction of The Nationals’ Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Dr Anne Webster MP to the Albanese Labor Government’s plan to reduce default national speed limits to as low as 70 kilometres an hour on sealed and unsealed roads. “Let me be crystal clear –…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victorian, Melina Bath is encouraging local angling clubs to apply for funding through the Stronger Fishing Clubs Grant Program. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 per club to support projects such as: Fishing tuition for multicultural groups, women, First Nations people and all-abilities participants Club open days Member…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government took an average of 214 days to process flood-related claims from local councils, according to the Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VAGO). Lengthy wait-times had the potential to prolong the already painful recovery for both the Maribyrnong and regional communities, a VAGO report released today found. The watchdog also found Labor could…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged local multicultural organisations to apply for funding through the Multicultural Festivals and Events Grant Program. The program provides grants of up to $50,000 for organisations to host cultural festivals and events. Ms Broad said the funding could make a significant difference for local…
DetailsBuilders and local government representatives have demanding Labor fix an 83,000 strong housing trade shortage at a summit in Bendigo on Tuesday, also calling for further help for first homebuyers. The Nationals’ Leader David Littleproud and Nationals Senator for Victoria the Hon Bridget McKenzie joined with the Housing Industry Association (HIA) to host the Regional…
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