Labor’s statewide lockdowns are killing our communities
Daniel Andrews’ decision to lockdown the entire state for another seven days, despite the outbreak being confined to parts of Melbourne, smacks of hypocrisy. Just a week ago, the Premier…
Rapid testing vital to Victoria’s recovery
Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has reiterated calls for the Andrews Labor Government to roll out rapid COVID tests after being screened on the steps of Victorian Parliament today.…
Build better mental health services, not second injecting room
New and expanded mental health services should be housed in the State Government’s $40 million Yooralla building on Flinders Street in the Melbourne CBD – not a second injecting room.…
Campaign launched to save Mildura Hospital from amalgamation
A plan to merge Mildura Base Public Hospital under the Bendigo Health service must not go ahead. Local people are being asked to add their names to a petition pressuring…
Lockdown triggers surge in demand for mental health support
Victoria’s latest lockdown is having a shattering impact on the mental health of thousands of Victorians. The snap five-day lockdown announced by Premier Daniel Andrews on Friday led to a…
Scathing report on Victoria’s mental health system
Victorians seeking mental health care are waiting longer, and fewer services are available to them when they need it most. That’s according to the Report on Government Services released today…
Gippsland families still waiting for Drug Rehab Support
Gippsland families suffering through the scourge of drug addiction are being forced to wait for drug rehabilitation services due to ongoing delays by the Andrews Labor Government. The Andrews Labor…
Questions over Gippsland COVID snub
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has contacted the Premier’s office seeking clarification as to why Gippsland isn’t being given additional resources to tackle COVID-19 outbreaks. Mr…
Stay home. Wear a mask. We’ll get through this.
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, has encouraged Gippslanders to do the right thing – stay home, wear a mask and support local businesses as we face the…
Flu vaccination in short supply
Not enough flu vaccinations are being supplied to rural areas like East Gippsland. Nationals Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, is concerned that immunisation providers in East Gippsland are not…
New smartphone app protecting our communities
The Federal Government’s new COVIDSafe smartphone application is a critical step forward to save lives and better protect our community against the spread of coronavirus. The app will provide…
Bath says giving blood essential during COVID-19
The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath is encouraging Gippslanders to give blood during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Bath said blood donations have been declared an essential service…
