Morwell CFA Brigade volunteers are fiercely pushing back on Daniel Andrew’s plan to move them to a new Morwell fire station. At a Morwell CFA volunteer brigade meeting held last night, members vowed to continue fighting to remain at their current home. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath said the Andrews Labor Government…
The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath is calling on the Andrews Labor Government to confirm the 2020 duck season. “Recreational shooters are incredibly important to Gippsland’s regional economy and it is imperative the season goes ahead,” Ms Bath said. “Gippsland tourism has experienced an unprecedented downturn as a result of bushfire –…
Thousands of kilometres of internal and external fencing, including boundary fencing bordering with state forests and national parks, has been damaged in the bushfires in East Gippsland and north-east Victoria and will need to be replaced. While the threat of bushfire still remains for some communities, many are now looking to clean-up and rebuild homes,…
More support for those wanting to clean up and get on with rebuilding is being sought by Nationals Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull. “While we still have fire in some areas, many are ready to start moving on and the first thing they need to do is start the clean-up. “After the Black Saturday…
Gippsland East Nationals MP Tim Bull has spoken to the Premier’s office this morning, stressing the need for rapid action on key bushfire issues including assistance with boundary fencing, ongoing fodder subsidies and clean-up. After consistent feedback from local farmers and landholders, Mr Bull spoke to the Premier’s office this morning and impressed upon the…
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has queried why the Andrews Labor Government is hiding a report on potential irrigation expansion areas in Central Gippsland. Mr O’Brien said he has been campaigning for the opportunity for expansion of irrigation in the region to help create jobs and develop long term sustainable industries.…
Desperately-needed additional drought supports are being ignored, while recent reports reveal Labor’s $11 billion Metro Rail Tunnel is $3 billion over budget says Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. “That $3 billion over spend, which the government has not refuted, and will no doubt pay, comes as it is patting itself on the back for…
Applications for the first 40GL of the 100GL Water for Fodder release will open in the week starting Monday 9 December. Key facts The program will open in the week starting Monday December 9. Click here to register to be notified when the applications open. Make sure you check the “Water for Fodder” box. The water will…
The Andrews Government should be investing more in agriculture research and development, not axing jobs. On Friday, it was revealed 49 jobs across Agriculture Victoria’s research centres would be cut. Asked to explain the job cuts in State Parliament, Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes arrogantly attempted to wash her hands of responsibility, blaming “organisational change”. Even…
Daniel Andrews’ betrayal of regional Victoria continues today with revelations of shock job cuts at Agriculture Victoria. Just 24 hours after revealing his disastrous plan to shut down Victoria’s native timber industry, the arrogant Premier for Melbourne has swung the axe again. This time it’s 50 talented front-line researchers at sites across Victoria…
Shadow Minister for Water Steph Ryan has welcomed Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud’s decision to act on the Victorian Nationals’ suggestion to utilise the Adelaide desalination plant to secure extra water for farmers. Minister Littleproud yesterday announced the Federal Government’s plan to release 100GL for fodder production at a discounted rate of $100 per…
Today Labor has shown it will sacrifice hardworking people and family businesses to chase Greens Party preferences. The Liberal Nationals will stand shoulder to shoulder with our regional communities and fight the arrogant Premier for Melbourne every step of the way on his disastrous plan. Daniel Andrews’ ban on Victoria’s sustainable forestry industry will gut…