The Nationals and Liberals will move a targeted package of practical amendments to the Outdoor Recreation Victoria Bill 2026 to restore clarity, fairness, and accountability to the management of Victoria’s public land and water resources. While The Liberals and Nationals do not oppose the amalgamation of the outdoor bodies, Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation, Melina…
DetailsHundreds of CFA volunteers have descended on Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s home town to make their voices heard on Labor’s emergency services tax. Their message was clear – scrap the tax! Victorians are now paying the highest emergency services levy of any state in the nation at $221 per person per year. For the average household, that’s…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government has rejected calls to recommission Dhurringile Prison, despite Victoria’s soaring incarceration rates and growing pressure on prison capacity. The response follows questions raised by The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, amid local speculation the government was investigating reopening the former low-security facility. Ms Cleeland said the abrupt closure of Dhurringile…
DetailsA future Liberals and Nationals Government will introduce a new 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…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is calling on residents across the Wimmera and south-west Victoria to flood the RACV with feedback on the area’s worst roads. The RACV has launched its annual My Country Road survey to ask Victorians for their thoughts on the most dangerous country highways identified by RACV, or to nominate a regional road they believe…
DetailsLocal communities across the Euroa electorate will benefit from more than $141,600 in funding for five grassroots projects that will upgrade community facilities, improve visitor experiences and strengthen local gathering places. The funding will support projects in Tallarook, Avenel, Strathbogie and Reedy Creek, including a new nature play space, upgrades to the Strathbogie Memorial Hall…
DetailsNearly six months after the devastating January bushfires, the Allan Labor Government has finally introduced stamp duty relief for affected homeowners, following months of relentless advocacy by The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland. The concession, which quietly appeared as an update on the State Revenue Office website rather than being announced by the Premier…
DetailsState Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is seeking an explanation from the Minister for Education over what appears to be a dramatic and ‘obscene’ increase in the cost of school toilet block projects. He said it was symptomatic of this government’s wasteful spending. Speaking in Parliament, Mr Bull questioned why a complete demolition and…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, has congratulated local volunteers and community groups after 13 projects across the electorate of Gippsland South secured more than $358,000 through the latest round of the Tiny Towns Fund. Projects in Mirboo North, Hallston, Manns Beach, Willung, Meeniyan, Poowong, Port Franklin, Buffalo, Korumburra, Devon North, Tarwin Lower,…
DetailsIt has been revealed the Allan Labor Government has approved more than two-thirds of Victoria’s renewable energy projects outside its declared Renewable Energy Zones, as The Nationals vow to review the proposed zones and broader transmission plans if elected in November. The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has demanded answers after Government figures showed…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has congratulated community groups and volunteers across the Mildura electorate after eight local projects secured more than $385,000 through the latest round of the State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund. The funding will support a range of community-led projects, delivering upgrades to local facilities and spaces that play…
DetailsJune is Men’s Health Month, a timely reminder that while many men are quick to lend a hand to others, they’re often the last to ask for help themselves. Across our region, I meet hardworking men every day. Farmers battling drought and uncertainty, tradies putting in long hours, small business owners carrying enormous responsibility, fathers,…
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