Nats back indigenous burning to protect us all
Gippsland Nationals MPs are calling on the Andrews Labor Government to put more effort into trials of indigenous land management, particularly cool burning, ahead of the coming fire season. …
Labor’s plantation sham drags on for another year
Three years down the track and the Andrews Labor Government’s sham announcement to expand timber plantations in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland still has not delivered a single extra tree…
Government called to account on Gippsland South Fire Stations
The Andrews Labor Government has been called on in State Parliament to deliver for Gippsland through its recent commitment to fund upgrades of CFA fire stations. The Nationals Member…
Calls for dedicated Regional Tourism Fund
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says the state government must kickstart Gippsland businesses and economies in the wake of months of unprecedented hardship. Mr O’Brien said…
Sloppy Minister must be transparent on Highway costs
Andrews Labor Government Minister Jacinta Allan is disrespecting Gippslanders with her refusal to outline the scale of the blowout in costs for the remaining stages of the duplication of the…
Local media outlets never more important than now
Local media outlets have never been more important and deserve support from State and Federal Governments. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has welcomed a Federal Government…
Call for Young Farmers
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, is encouraging young Gippsland farmers to apply for a spot on the Young Farmers Advisory Council. Mr O’Brien said applications were…
Double standards abound on wind farm planning policy
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, has raised concerns in State Parliament about the double standards that apply to wind farm planning in Victoria, to the detriment of…
Pit lakes: Government must guarantee Latrobe water rights
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on the Andrews Labor Government to guarantee water entitlements for Latrobe irrigators in light of the planned creation of pit…
Weed it and reap
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, is urging the Andrews Labor Government to do more to ensure all landholders play their part in tackling the growing weed problem…
Volunteers voices to be heard
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien is encouraging local volunteers to take part in consultation currently underway to shape the new Victorian Volunteer Strategy. Mr O’Brien said…