The Allan Labor Government is moving to lock up more of Victoria’s public land – this time under the guise of expanding the Yarra Ranges National Park. If the expansion is accepted, large parts of existing state forest will be reclassified as national and forest parks, limiting public access and restricting activities. Shadow…
DetailsAs the year draws to a close, I would like to extend my best wishes to Year 12 students who will sit their final exams over the coming weeks. The culmination of your secondary education can be an emotional time, as it marks the end of one chapter of your life. It is…
DetailsA Parliamentary inquiry into the impact of the State Government’s decision to delay increasing Victoria’s public school funding is now accepting submissions. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said public schools are a key part of our education system, and this inquiry provides an opportunity for parents, teachers, school communities and stakeholders to…
DetailsLatrobe Valley residents are invited to attend a crime and community safety forum next month to hear from Shadow Minister for Police, David Southwick. Hosted by The Nationals’ Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, the forum will provide a platform for community members to share concerns and learn about plans to combat crime. “Latrobe Valley residents…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath is supporting the Tackling Leukaemia Foundation encouraging locals to join the stem cell donor registry and help in the treatment of blood cancer. The Tackling Leukaemia Foundation aims to boost stem cell donor numbers across the country and raise awareness of the need for more First Nations,…
DetailsDear Editor, As many of our local Year 12 students prepare to sit their final exams from October 28, I want to wish each of them the very best of luck. This is an exciting and sometimes stressful time, and it is important to remember that exams are just one step on a much bigger…
DetailsA chronic shortage of justices of the peace is having a negative impact on residents in Northern Victoria, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said JPs provided an important free service – acting as independent and objective witnesses for documents used in legal and official processes. “I…
DetailsThe horrendous random stabbing in Melbourne’s CBD was another violent crime allegedly committed by someone who should never have been on the streets and guess what? The perpetrator was on bail. Regional Victoria is not immune and that’s why The Nationals have a plan to tackle crime and rebuild trust in our justice system. Our…
DetailsMore than 150 golfers took to the greens of Traralgon recently in a wildly successfully instalment of the annual Tee Up for Mental Health Golf Day. The Nationals’ Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, was proud to be part of the organising committee again for the event which raises vital funds for Lifeline Gippsland to fund…
DetailsLetter to the Editor – Otis Foundation celebrates 25 years Dear Editor, I write to congratulate the Otis Foundation on celebrating 25 years of caring for people with breast cancer. The foundation started around a kitchen table in Bendigo. It is the legacy of Judy Burley, a young woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer…
DetailsMount Arapiles climbing back into tourism fold – after a sorry chapter – shows why national cultural heritage reform needed Monday 20 October 2025 Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says new indications from Parks Victoria on re-opening parts of Mount Arapiles and the Grampians for rock-climbing are positive, but the closure and community outrage…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has congratulated the South Gippsland Shire Council for its strong advocacy in securing state funding for the Nyora Transport Infrastructure and Connectivity Study. Mr O’Brien said the study is an important step in planning for the town’s future transport needs as Nyora continues to grow. “Nyora has seen…
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