The Shrine of Remembrance is a sacred memorial to fallen Victorians that deserves to have its sanctity protected and respected. Opened in 1934 to commemorate First World War veterans, is a place for reflection and commemoration among all Victorians. As a sacred location that honours all who have served our country and to remember the…
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Unviable patron caps at hospitality venues and a lack of support for businesses continue to hurt local communities, Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy said. Mr McCurdy said the Andrews Labor Government continued to ignore the difficulties tough restrictions were causing for regional Victorians. “Another week goes by and still there are…
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Dear Editor, A move to use limited lockdowns, by LGA, gives some long overdue relief and certainty to regional Victorian families, businesses and communities. Although it doesn’t make it any easier for those of us who still find ourselves in lockdown today, there was some relief last week when the Andrews Labor Government finally moved…
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Limited crowds could be returned for the spring racing carnival’s headline events, including the Cox Plate and the Melbourne Cup, with a plan that may include the use of rapid testing. Victorians have already lost the Grand Prix, the AFL Grand Final and yesterday it was confirmed the Caulfield Cup will go ahead without crowds…
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A lengthy shutdown to Victoria’s regional train network is driving a push for rapid testing to be rolled out for staff across the public transport network. It’s been revealed today V/Line disruptions on the Bendigo, Seymour, Gippsland, Geelong and Ballarat lines will continue for weeks, as the regional train operator scrambles to staff services while…
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Victoria’s regional areas that are Coronavirus free and will hit the vaccination rate targets well ahead of the state average, should be considered for earlier easing of restrictions. This is the view of Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, who said country areas will be held back as the State Government pushes for state-wide uniformity…
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The Andrews Government’s staggered return to school plan for students in regional Victoria puts local primary schools at a significant disadvantage, according to Nationals Member for Euroa Steph Ryan. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Ms Ryan said the decision to allow only some year levels to return to onsite learning did not go far enough. Research…
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The Victorian Ombudsman has announced an investigation will be launched into the Andrews Labor Government’s failed handling of border entry and the Victorian travel permit system. Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy said the indefinite locking out of Victorians from their own homes was one of the worst over-reaches he has seen from…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government continues to ignore public health advice on the mental health harms of school closures and ongoing restrictions for children and adolescents. Research today from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has found “continued lockdowns and school closures” – not COVID-19 – is the “main risk to children and adolescents’ health in this…
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Gippsland tourism and hospitality venues will need state government financial support, despite the easing of lockdown restrictions starting tonight. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien is going into bat for those businesses for whom the lifting of some restrictions means little, but who are worried they’ll lose access to vital financial support.…
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The Andrews Labor Government has muddied the waters with its mixed messages on whether 80 per cent vaccination rates will lead Victoria out of lockdown. Vaccination rates in the Shepparton region have reached 30.8 per cent of people aged over 15 fully vaccinated, while 55.1 per cent of people have at least received their first…
DetailsShepparton food processor SPC recently became the first Australian business to mandate COVID vaccination for all onsite staff and visitors. Announcing the commercial decision, SPC chair Hussein Rifai was quoted in The Weekly Times (5 August 2021, Link: https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/agribusiness/breaking-news/spc-to-make-covid19-vaccinations-mandatory-for-all-staff-visitors/news-story/0f46fad8892e159596c4aa6bfb3560c8): “We honestly saw very little other options but to take this step”. Protecting the…
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