Tyers residents frustrated by replacement Latrobe River Bridge inaction
The Andrews Government’s lack of progress on the construction of the replacement Latrobe River bridge Tyers, has been criticised by The Nationals Member for Eastern
Labor denies biosecurity risk with river camping free for all
The Andrews Government has turned it back on farmers again, denying biosecurity threats exist in its plan to open up licensed river frontages to camping
EMV Traralgon Flood warning failure
Emergency Management Victoria’s (EMV) response to the Traralgon floods has come under fire after failures in the warning system put lives at risk. In State
Nationals MPs Request ADF Assistance
Gippsland National MPs Darren Chester and Melina Bath say the Australian Defence Force (ADF) should be called in to help clean up the region after
Gippsland businesses frustrated over COVID ban
Frustrated Gippsland businesses are demanding answers from the Andrews Labor Government after again being shut down with little explanation as to their level of COVID
Labor’s electric car tax a disincentive
The Andrews Labor Government has controversially imposed a new tax on electric vehicles owners in Victoria. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath
Nats plan to deal with rapidly growing Bass Coast
The Nationals have announced a new plan to address housing shortages and help deal with the rapid growth in the Bass Coast Shire said local
Phillip Island butcher a showcase for quality Gippsland produce
Bass Coast’s produce was on show for the Leader of the Nationals, Peter Walsh and Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath who recently visited
Labor changes selling farmers down the river
Farmers fear they will be exposed to safety risks of unattended campfires and the burden of cleaning up waste left by campers under Labor’s proposed
Nationals MP’s welcome Federal Court judgement on VicForests
Gippsland timber jobs are more secure following the announcement the full bench of the Federal Court unanimously upheld VicForests appeal against a single judge’s decision
Labor ramping Latrobe Valley’s Ambulance services
Latrobe Valley residents are now facing longer wait times for ambulances despite being promised ‘faster care when they need it’ by the Andrews Labor Government’s
Band aid fix won’t resolve Latrobe Valley’s regional roads
An RACV proposal to lower speed limits on regional back roads is a harebrained idea that lets the Andrews Government off the hook for its
Regionalisation plan will help West Gippsland reach full potential
West Gippsland will miss out on growth opportunities in post-COVID recovery if the Andrews Labor Government continues looking inwards to Melbourne, while ignoring the potential
Regionalisation plan will help Latrobe Valley reach full potential
Latrobe Valley will miss out on growth opportunities in post-COVID recovery if the Andrews Labor Government continues looking inwards to Melbourne, while ignoring the potential
Submissions open for Inquiry into closure of Latrobe Valley’s power stations
Submissions are being sought for an Inquiry into the closure of Hazelwood and Yallourn power stations and the impact on job losses in Latrobe Valley.
Bath backs timber milling and manufacturing jobs
A recent visit to Victorian Sustainable Products by The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath has highlighted the value of local timber milling
Complexities in licensed river frontage draft regulations must be addressed
A visit to Glenfalloch Station, Licola by The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath has highlighted the complexities of changes to licenced river
Labor Backflips on Duck Bag Limit
The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath says Labor’s sudden bag limit backflip for recreational duck shooters is an admission the Andrews Government
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