The risk of a “disorderly energy transition” is “almost certain” according to the Victorian Auditor-General, leading to supply shortages, skyrocketing energy prices and widespread job losses. In a report released yesterday, the Auditor-General also warned Victorians will face gas shortages as early as next year and confirmed “the current pipeline of generation and battery projects…
DetailsVictorian veterans continue to be ignored, with the Allan Labor Government making zero progress on its veterans’ card uptake for the past six months. At the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) hearing, Acting Departmental Secretary, Rachael Green, confirmed the uptake remains stuck at just 20 per cent, representing 20,548 veterans — the exact same…
DetailsLocal secondary schools will have the chance to explore horticulture opportunities through a Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria program next year. NGIV will continue to deliver its successful ‘Branch Out’ program in 2026, providing students a chance to see what the industry has to offer and to learn from our local plant producers and experts.…
DetailsThousands of Victorian hunters face a licence renewal headache as the Allan Labor Government moves to an online portal. Under current rules, hunters must renew duck and quail licences online via the Game Management Authority (GMA)’s My Game Licence portal, requiring an individual email address and completion of online education modules. Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation, Melina…
DetailsVictorians are being told there are “no cuts” to emergency services, even as the Allan Labor Government’s own documents show CFA funding will fall by $7 million next year at the same time bushfire risk is rising across the state. In last week’s Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) hearings, departmental officials confirmed the CFA…
DetailsLabor says it is “proud” of its road performance but every regional Victorians can see straight through it. Whether you’re driving kids to school, heading to work, or simply trying to get into town – you’re forced to dodge potholes and crumbling shoulders. Even worse, we learnt that out of 196 road-damage claims…
DetailsCFA brigades across Lowan will receive more than $3.1 million combined through this year’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, but the Labor government has critically overlooked upgrades for one of the electorate’s most heavily bushfire-impacted towns. Twenty-seven brigades will receive funding through the program – which provides grants on a 2:1 basis – for equipment,…
DetailsFederal Environment Minister Murray Watt is demonising farmers for cheap political points and shows he doesn’t understand his new laws or existing laws, Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said today. Dr Webster said Minister Watt is scaremongering and demonising farmers, as the Minister indicates he wants new rules against land-clearing to be enforced immediately, stopping farmers…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has celebrated the achievements of Lakes Entrance-born musician and broadcaster Dr Megan Burslem, who is bringing a fresh perspective to classical music through her work with ABC Classic and ABC TV. Mr Chester met Megan at the 2025 ABC Parliament House Showcase in Canberra, where she represented her new…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is inviting residents across western Victoria to share their thoughts on some of the key issues facing rural and regional communities. Ms Kealy has launched a survey as part of The Nationals’ ongoing efforts to champion local communities and better understand the things that matter to them. “We…
DetailsThe final 11.46-kilometre section of the East Gippsland Rail Trail between Simpsons Creek and Prestons Road has now been resurfaced and officially opened, completing the upgrade of the full 96-kilometre trail. Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the works were an outstanding achievement for the small volunteer Committee of Management, who delivered…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, says new figures highlighting the scale of family and gender-based violence across Gippsland are a sobering reminder of the challenges facing the region during the 16 Days of Activism campaign. The global campaign, running from 25 November to 10 December, spans from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
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