Thursday, 6 February 2025 After blocking attempts by the Victorian Nationals and Liberals to strengthen the state’s bail laws, Jacinta Allan has performed a stunning backflip by admitting Labor’s weakened bail laws have compromised community safety. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said repeat offenders have been allowed to run rampant for…
DetailsMEDIA RELEASE Australia’s transport industry can add another licenced driver to their log with Senator Bridget McKenzie sitting and passing her Heavy Rigid Truck Licence. Supported by Transport Women Australia Limited, Senator McKenzie completed her training at Wodonga TAFE, which included both theory and practical components. “This licence gives me a lot…
DetailsPetition to save Silverleaves tabled in parliament The ‘Save Silverleaves’ petition calling on the Allan Labor Government to urgently fund short term works to save homes from the rapidly eroding shoreline has been tabled in state parliament. The petition instigated by Silverleaves local Natalie Gray and sponsored by The Nationals’ Melina Bath amassed 4370 signatures in only…
DetailsMonday 3 February 2025 Camping has always been an inclusive pursuit, much-loved by regional Victorians, yet so many beloved sites have become a closed shop. Regularly, “Campsite fully booked” signs are greeting families throughout the state. Trouble is, the sites are nowhere near fully booked! Labor’s decision to allow free camping…
DetailsThursday 30 January 2025 Potholes galore, but Labor doesn’t know where the money’s going The Allan Labor Government is presiding over a disastrous deterioration in the state of Victoria’s roads but can’t tell Victorians where it is spending road maintenance money. In answers to questions on notice from the Leader of The…
DetailsWednesday 29 January 2025 Letter to the Editor Here we go again. The blame game’s back on. On the radio airwaves last week, Premier Jacinta Allan once again blamed floods for the shocking state of our regional roads. Driving around regional Victoria last week, I was genuinely shocked – again –…
DetailsThursday 23 January 2025 Any news that strengthens the prospect that Regional Express (Rex) Airlines stays in the air is good news for Sunraysia and regional Australia, Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said this afternoon. The Albanese Labor Government today extended its debt holdings in the airline by $50 million, acquiring PAGAC Regulus Holdings…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the increasing crime rate across the region is undermining community safety and requires more attention across all levels of government. Mr Chester has welcomed the commitment from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to provide $7.5 million in additional funding to Crime Stoppers if the Coalition wins the next federal…
DetailsTuesday 20 January 2025 Letter to the editor Dear Editor, Premier Jacinta Allan and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas promised Victorians there would be no health mergers. However, the autonomy of our local hospitals and patient care is now being put at risk as the Labor Government rolls out “local health service…
DetailsMonday 13 January 2025 Letter to the editor Dear Editor, The Allan Labor Government’s reckless hospital merger plans are a serious threat to regional Victorians. Mergers by stealth across Victoria have moved a step closer with the announcement late last week of so-called “local health service networks”. We should all…
DetailsThursday 19 December 2024 The revolving door of regional neglect continues under the Allan Labor Government with the appointment of the sixth Minister for Regional Development in 10 years. In a portfolio depleted of any funds to help regional communities, this is now the moment of truth for the latest Ministerial appointment Jacyln…
DetailsMonday 16 December 2024 After 10 years of Jacinta Allan and Labor, regional Victorians continue to suffer the pain on housing. The housing affordability crisis has never been worse and more than 12 months on from Labor’s “landmark” housing statement, it has abandoned a pledge to build 80,000 homes a year. At…
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