Andrews forced to back down on arrest powers
Daniel Andrews has been forced to back down on his extraordinary power grab which would have seen ordinary Victorians given the power to detain fellow citizens on the basis they…
Cellar doors excluded from business support
Wineries with cellar doors have been excluded from the third round of business assistance announced by the Andrews Labor Government. The program, which promises support to hospitality and retailers,…
Labor buckles to Nationals’ calls to restart kangaroo harvesting program
The kangaroo harvesting program has recommenced across north-east Victoria after the Andrews Government this week buckled to pressure from Euroa MP and Nationals deputy leader Steph Ryan. Ms Ryan…
Have your say on restoring Victoria’s iconic CFA
Local MP and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Steph Ryan is urging residents across the electorate to share their ideas for the future of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) to…
Victorian Nationals call for racing industry plan
Victoria’s racing industry participants risk being left behind New South Wales if the Andrews Government doesn’t urgently outline its plan to get racing back on its feet. Shadow Racing Minister…
Nationals propose target of one million new trees
Member for Euroa Steph Ryan says a new target to plant one million new trees over the next 12 months must be accompanied by funding for Victoria’s Landcare facilitators. …
Nats call for massive boost to Victorian manufacturing
A new $1 billion Bringing Manufacturing Home fund would put Shepparton in the box seat to seize on new opportunities to bring manufacturing investment and jobs to the region. As…
No end to VLine’s poor performance
No end to VLine’s poor performance The crisis in VLine has hit rock bottom. February performance data for the VLine network reveals a worsening trend of unreliable and late trains.…
Industrial action causes more headaches for regional commuters
Commuters on the northeast, Seymour and Shepparton trainlines faced another day of pain as a result of Daniel Andrews’ ugly, unresolved pay dispute with the Victoria’s Rail, Tram and Bus…
Designs for long-awaited trains hidden from view
The design of the north-east’s promised new VLocity trains is being hidden by the Andrews Government. Shadow Minister for Regional Public Transport Steph Ryan requested design details of the much-anticipated…
Clubs urged to bounce to it on sporting grants
Grassroots sporting clubs across the Euroa electorate are encouraged to apply for funding through the 2019-2020 Sporting Club Grants Program. Euroa MP Steph Ryan said local sporting clubs wishing to…
Labor must not make irrigators wait for water
Water Minister Lisa Neville is hanging on to 75GL of irrigation entitlement that could be used to relieve the pressure on irrigators in northern Victoria. The 75GL irrigation entitlement is…