Mallacoota residents requiring respite care can now access high-quality support close to home with the opening of the new purpose-built Mallacoota Respite Care Centre, delivered by Mallacoota District Health and Support Service (MDHSS). The facility has been designed to help residents returning from hospital after surgery or undergoing treatment recover in a safe, home-like environment,…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says this morning’s sudden announcement that AKD’s Yarram timber mill will close immediately costing 73 local people their jobs is a devastating blow. Mr O’Brien said the announcement was a shock and massive hit for Yarram and the surrounding district. “Seventy-three jobs lost in a town the…
DetailsMember for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said the Coalition’s joint agreement to drop net zero will help Mallee households and businesses achieve cheaper, better and fairer energy and a way to lower emissions. Dr Webster said she was pleased the Coalition had reached a principled position, working together in a pragmatic, consultative and respectful way…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging Gippslanders to support local businesses this Christmas and help to create more jobs across the region. Mr Chester says putting locals first is the best Christmas gift because there are so many outstanding products that are made in Gippsland. Highlighting one example of local success, Mr Chester…
DetailsGreater Western Water customers remain caught in Labor’s ongoing billing fiasco. Since Greater Western Water’s $100 million IT upgrade in May last year, customers have been hit with incorrect charges, bills sent to old addresses, or no bills at all — only to now face large, unexpected debts. Shadow Minister for Water, Tim McCurdy, said…
DetailsToday’s total fire ban in the Mallee is a stark reminder that the fire season isn’t coming — it’s here, and Premier Allan has already declared it “one of the most dangerous in years.” Yet 350 Forest Fire Management Victoria appliances remain offline due to a fault, and Minister for Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, in Parliament…
DetailsWork is progressing well to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians on the western approach to Lakes Entrance with a new pathway set to be popular with locals and visitors. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) secured the majority of the $2 million funding from the previous Federal Government and says work should be…
DetailsThe major upgrade to the Mallacoota streetscape is looking great for the Christmas holiday rush, according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester secured funding from the previous Federal Government for the Mallacoota streetscape project, which has been officially opened. “The project has delivered safety upgrades for pedestrians and improved drainage, as well as…
DetailsThe Liberals and Nationals will be fighting in parliament today for the 43,748 people who signed Victoria’s largest-ever parliamentary e-petition – and every other Victorian – calling for the Allan Labor Government to scrap its unfair emergency services tax. The petition was sponsored by Member for Western Victoria Joe McCracken, who will lead the debate…
DetailsResidents of affluent inner-city Melbourne suburbs dominated bookings for sites during the Allan Labor Government’s failed “free camping in national parks” policy. Data from Parks Victoria reveals residents of Brunswick and Northcote took most advantage of the offer of free sites, making a mockery of Labor’s claim the scheme would help struggling families book camping…
DetailsCommunity groups across the Wimmera and southern Mallee have the opportunity to secure grants of up to $50,000 for a range of projects. Round 3 of the state government’s Tiny Towns Fund opened today, and offers grants between $5000 and $50,000 to support projects that enhance tourism, liveability, and community pride in towns with populations…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP, is urging the Allan Labor Government to apply some common sense to kangaroo management after analysis showed a decline in the number of control measures being issued despite a boom in kangaroo populations. Ms Kealy, the Shadow Minister for Agriculture, said many farmers applying for an Authority…
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