The Nationals’ Melina Bath is demanding the Allan Labor Government release a construction timeline for Stage 2 and 3 of the Wonthaggi Hospital redevelopment after raising community concerns about its delivery in state parliament. Ms Bath said despite $290 million being a Labor election promise in September 2022, concrete funding for bricks and mortar construction…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath has slammed the Allan Labor Government for blowing $13 million on its short lived “machete amnesty”. “This policy and it’s $13 million price tag was an expensive stunt to manage negative headlines. “It’s done little to curb knife crime, and now Labor’s machete bin policy is scrap…
DetailsDear Editor, As the year draws to a close and we prepare to celebrate Christmas, it is a welcome opportunity to pause and enjoy time with family, friends and the wider community. It has been a privilege to serve the people of Gippsland South throughout the year. I remain committed to listening, being accessible and…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester joined the Yarram Secondary College community to celebrate student achievements at the school’s 2025 Awards Presentation. Mr Chester attended the 74th annual ceremony, praising the diversity of talents and achievements recognised across academic studies, leadership, community service, sport, the arts and trade pathways. “Events like this highlight the potential…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has called on the Allan Government to commit to a new round of the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund in 2026 and expand eligibility to include strategic planning and volunteer retention for cricket associations. “Cricket Victoria’s participation figures while encouraging, mask serious issues such as volunteer burnout, governance…
DetailsMallee residents are being encouraged to have their say informed by recent experiences on mining licence approvals in the electorate, after the Commonwealth Government opened a new consultation. Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster shared her dismay that, yet again, mining-related consultation is occurring during the harvest and Christmas season, and that the horse had…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has handed over hundreds of unused disposable nappies to Vinnies to be distributed by its welfare team to families in need across Gippsland. The nappies were collected through The Nappy Collective’s Giving Project, with Mr O’Brien’s Sale office and The Sentinel Times serving as local drop-off points. Mr O’Brien…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, has condemned the Allan Labor Government for misleading regional Victorians by delaying it for farmers, not abandoning its unpopular emergency services tax for all until after the state election. Ms Bath warned locals not to be fooled by Labor’s announcement, saying the tax has not been scrapped,…
DetailsThe Albury-Wodonga Hospital redevelopment is a symbol of broken promises and poor planning for health in regional Victoria, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad told Parliament the project was announced just weeks before the 2022 state election as a $558 million investment, funded by Victoria, New South Wales and…
DetailsSunraysia residents are being encouraged to share their stories on the high cost of air travel as a key inquiry gets underway, Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said today. The Productivity Commission is conducting a public inquiry into the Determinants of regional airfares, saying “It is critical to the inquiry that we hear from communities,…
DetailsMember for Mallee Dr Anne Webster MP has condemned the horrific attacks on Jewish people celebrating Hanukah on Sunday in Bondi, also emphasising the Albanese Labor Government must be held accountable for its inaction on antisemitism. “This terrorist act is blatantly unAustralian, and does not reflect Australian values. We must reject antisemitism in all its…
DetailsAustralian hearts are broken by the terror in Bondi. This is not our country. This is not who we are. The terrorist attack at Bondi is a stain on our nation and governments at all levels must work to return us to the social harmony our nation has been known for. This morning, with my Liberal…
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