Today’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…
DetailsThe Allan Government is failing to address urgent upgrades to Phillip Island Road in San Remo, despite years of mounting safety concerns and community advocacy. The Nationals’ Melina Bath told state parliament that the intersection is one of the most dangerous in Victoria. “Exiting San Remo onto Phillip Island Road is hazardous due to poor…
DetailsPremier Allan has rejected the frustrated calls of the Richmond community and Yarra City Council to move the injecting room to keep children and the Richmond community safe. Despite clear evidence of children exposed to unacceptable risk and dangerous behaviour and years of pleas from parents, teachers, traders and now Yarra City Council itself,…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says the Allan Labor Government’s wasteful spending habits is putting the future of Gippsland’s Neighbourhood Houses at risk. Mr O’Brien said Neighbourhood Houses Victoria has warned that without an additional $11.7 million in annual state funding, around half of the state’s 400 Neighbourhood Houses could be forced…
DetailsLetter to the Editor The divide between city and regional Victorians is widening. New analysis from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office shows city residents receive $19,338 per person in infrastructure spending — almost 60 per cent more than those in regional areas. Although regional Victorians make up 25 per cent of the population,…
DetailsDear Editor, Gippsland pet owners are set to pay more next year with the Allan Labor Government almost doubling its charge on pet registrations. Like the infamous emergency services tax, councils will be forced to collect the extra tax through pet registration fees and pass it directly to state coffers. At a…
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