Gippsland firebombing expose Labor’s failures
Another alleged overnight arson attack in Gippsland is further evidence of crime spiralling out of control under the Allan Labor Government. The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath said…
Regional Victoria deserves it’s fair share
The Nationals' Melina Bath said regional Victorians have been overlooked for far too long, with communities in eastern Victoria missing out on critical infrastructure while Melbourne takes the lion’s share…
Delburn Wind Farm petition tabled in state parliament
A parliamentary petition calling on the Allan Labor Government to cancel the Delburn Wind Farm has been tabled in state parliament. Led by the Strzelecki Community Alliance on behalf of…
Labor’s broken promise: Wonthaggi Hospital upgrade MIA
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor On the eve of the 2022 election, Labor promised $290 million to complete Stages 2 and 3 of Wonthaggi Hospital to service the Bass…
There’s nothing easy, safe or more affordable about Labor’s state budget
The Nationals’ Melina Bath said Labor’s budget delivers more debt, taxes, higher costs and fewer opportunities, warning that hardworking regional Victorians are being left to carry the burden. “Labor is…
Police resources down under Jacinta Allan while crime climbs
The latest police data shows Victoria now has 500 fewer police than when Jacinta Allan became Premier. The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath said local communities were not…
Silverleaves erosion worsening while Labor delays action
The Allan Government is being urged to act immediately on the Silverleaves Erosion Adaptation Plan, as ongoing delays leave the coastline increasingly vulnerable heading into winter. The Nationals’ Member for…
Labor’s bungled transition pushing energy prices higher and hurting families
Eastern Victorian households and businesses continue to be slammed by rising energy costs under Labor’s bungled energy transition, with new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures confirming electricity and gas…
Labor neglecting regional roads while bushfire risk increases
A new Gippsland Forestry Hub report exposes the Allan Government’s ongoing failure to maintain the regions transport infrastructure, directly undermining forest fuel reduction and bushfire preparedness. The report states key…
High fire ratings days should not shut schools
The Nationals’ Melina Bath has raised community concerns in state parliament over the repeated closure of Emerald Secondary College on high fire danger days, calling on the Allan Government to…