The Nationals’ plan to protect the bush and properly manage our land – Op-Ed
In recent times I have sat with former loggers, CFA volunteers and farmers who openly shed tears at the state of our bush and the lessons not learned. The greatest…
Gippsland commuters left behind by bus timetable overhaul
Growing community concern about the recently overhauled Leongatha–Wonthaggi bus timetable was escalated to state parliament last week. Speaking in parliament, The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath said…
Major win for Victoria’s hunters, fishers and outdoor recreation communities
The Nationals and Liberals have secured significant improvements to the Allan Labor Government's Outdoor Recreation Victoria legislation, giving Victoria's hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation communities a stronger voice and greater…
Caring for our High Country
Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation and Public Land Management, Melina Bath, has experienced firsthand Victoria’s iconic High Country and the growing land management challenges facing the region during a horseback…
Backing Victorian hunters and fishers
The Nationals and Liberals will move a targeted package of practical amendments to the Outdoor Recreation Victoria Bill 2026 to restore clarity, fairness, and accountability to the management of Victoria's…
Nationals reinforce support for firearms owners at packed forum
The Nationals have reenforced their support for sports shooters, hunters, and farmers at a packed forum in Morwell where attendees were united in opposition against threats to the rights of…
Victoria’s lack of bushfire readiness highlighted in new report
A new report has raised fresh concerns about the Allan Labor Government’s management of Victoria’s bushfire risk. Shadow Minister for Public Land Management, Melina Bath, said an independent report by…
Lone Pine planted at Tanjil South Primary
Students at Tanjil South Primary School are helping preserve Australia’s wartime history with the planting of a Lone Pine seedling as part of the “100 Lone Pines Project”. The Nationals…
Common sense prevails on firearm caps
Common sense has prevailed after proposals to cap the number of firearms per licence holder have been scrapped. Leader of The Nationals, Danny O'Brien, said the outcome was a testament…
Local Transport Volunteers Recognised During National Volunteer Week
The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, has recognised the extraordinary contribution of volunteers across the region during National Volunteer Week at a luncheon celebrating the Royal Flying Doctor…