The Nationals in government will introduce a plan to help children get the support they need to succeed from their first day of school. The Successful School Starters program will provide specialist support for Foundation students, helping identify learning and developmental needs early and connecting families with assessment, referral and diagnosis services. The Nationals Member…
DetailsThe Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster MP, has welcomed today’s decision by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to retain farmers’ access to paraquat and diquat under revised scientific conditions. Dr Webster said the decision reflected what farmers across the Mallee and regional Australia have – at great effort – consistently argued:…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called on the Victorian Government to urgently increase funding for roadside weeds and pest management, raising the issue in Parliament with the Minister for Local Government. Ms Benham highlighted the long-running partnership between Mildura Rural City Council and local dryland farming Landcare groups, which for more…
DetailsThe Nationals and Liberals in government will put community safety first by recruiting an extra 3,000 police officers, reopening closed police stations and increasing the police presence in our communities. Victorians deserve to feel safe in their homes, businesses and on their streets. That means more police on the beat, stronger laws and a bail…
DetailsDear Editor, The endorsement of Gemma Rendell as The Nationals candidate for Gippsland East is great news for our region. Gemma brings a strong mix of experience as a teacher, farmer, mother and community volunteer, along with a genuine passion for East Gippsland and its future. She understands the challenges facing local families and businesses…
DetailsDear Editor, Victorians have every right to be angry. After more than a decade in office, the Allan Labor Government has left Victoria burdened by record debt, plagued by waste and mismanagement, and facing serious questions about integrity and accountability. While Victorians tighten their belts and regional communities continue to miss out on essential investment,…
DetailsNew Crime Statistics Agency data has revealed crime continues to increase across the Mildura Local Government Area, with rises recorded across a number of key offence categories. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said the figures reflect growing concerns about community safety across the region. “These statistics show crime continues to trend in the…
DetailsState Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has raised concerns in Parliament over what he says is a lack of State Government support for bush nursing centres, warning that communities are increasingly being forced to fundraise to keep essential health services operating. Mr Bull said several East Gippsland bush nursing centres were already reducing…
DetailsThe Nationals and Liberals’ Fair Share Guarantee will ensure regional Victorians receive their fair share of infrastructure, after new Parliamentary Budget Office analysis confirmed Labor was continuing to hold back investment in regional Victoria. Regional Victorians continue to be left behind, with new figures confirming the Allan Labor Government’s investment in the regions has fallen…
DetailsA damning report by Victoria’s independent auditor has revealed the condition of Victorian schools is deteriorating under the Allan Labor Government, with regional Victorian schools among the most disadvantaged. The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, said the findings of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) Delivering School Upgrade Projects report confirmed what many regional families…
DetailsThe Latrobe Valley is still home to the highest rate of crime in regional Victoria, with new data confirming the Allan Labor Government has no solutions to the escalating crisis. There were 17,950.5 offences recorded in the Latrobe local government area (LGA) for the year to March 2026, with only Melbourne ranking higher across all…
DetailsThe Nationals and Liberals have secured significant improvements to the Allan Labor Government’s Outdoor Recreation Victoria legislation, giving Victoria’s hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation communities a stronger voice and greater protection under the new authority. Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation Melina Bath said the successful amendments delivered practical changes that better reflected the people, industries…
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