The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, is encouraging local women to take part in the free BreastScreen Victoria program to help tackle breast cancer in the region. Mr O’Brien said 53 per cent of women in the Gippsland South electorate are participating in regular breast screening every two years, slightly above the state…
DetailsDear Editor, I write to wish everyone across Gippsland a happy and safe Easter. With fuel prices continuing to put pressure on household budgets, many families are thinking carefully about their holiday plans. This makes Easter a great opportunity to explore what’s right on our doorstep. Gippsland has so much to offer, from our beautiful…
DetailsVictoria Police will be forced to scale back resourcing in some parts of the Wimmera over the busy Easter period as the Allan Labor Government’s mismanagement and underinvestment in our police force continues to hit. It comes after a significant rise in farm thefts related to Labor’s fuel crisis and some stations in the region…
DetailsThe Albanese Government has failed to secure a fair deal for Australian farms in an Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement that has been slammed by major agricultural organisations. Shadow Minister for Agriculture Darren Chester has challenged the Agriculture Minister in Federal Parliament to endorse the agreement but she failed to say it was a ‘good…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Melina Bath has criticised the Allan Government’s Midday Power Saver announcement for attempting to hoodwink Victorians into believing its policy is new. Ms Bath said households already have access to energy plans offering up to four hours of free daytime electricity. “A simple comparison of market offers for households shows free power in…
DetailsThe Albanese Government has failed to secure a fair deal for Australian farms in an Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement that has been slammed by agricultural organisations. Shadow Minister for Agriculture Darren Chester has challenged the Agriculture Minister in Federal Parliament to endorse the agreement but she failed to say it was a ‘good deal’…
DetailsA future Liberal and Nationals Government will invest $15 million to establish the Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Horticulture Centre of Excellence, building workforce capability, strengthening food production, and developing solutions to restore Victoria’s urban tree canopy. Shadow Minister for Agriculture Emma Kealy said the Centre would secure Victoria’s position as a national leader…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath said Gippsland continues to be left behind by Labor, with many public transport commuters still on outdated paper tickets. Raising the issue again in state parliament, Ms Bath said the paper ticket situation is “unacceptable”. “Passengers in South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Wellington Shire and East Gippsland still…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a new national campaign encouraging children to eat more fruit and vegetables, while also supporting Australia’s fresh produce industry. Mr Chester met with Jo Crawford-Wynd Corporate Affairs and Policy Manager A-NZ International Fresh Produce Association and fellow Gippslander to learn more about The Wiggles’ “Fruit and Veggies Yummy…
DetailsThere are now less than 250 days to go until November’s state election, and The Nationals are fighting to ensure regional Victorians get their fair share. We will reduce the cost of living by cutting five taxes, including Labor’s emergency services levy. We have a clear plan to keep Victorians safe. We will introduce…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has met with representatives from One Gippsland in Canberra, highlighting the importance of regional advocacy as work begins ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget. “Engaging directly with regional leaders is incredibly important, particularly in the lead-up to the Federal Budget,” Mr Chester said. “It provides a strong platform for…
DetailsLabor has again disgracefully voted again to block scrutiny of what is the largest integrity scandal in Victoria’s history. Legislation put forward by the Liberals and Nationals to give Victoria’s chief anti-corruption agency vital follow the money powers passed the Legislative Council with the support of all political parties expect Labor who voted against it. When it…
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