The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged the Minister for Water to look into the causes of serious flooding which have seriously impacted Junortoun residents. Ms Broad told Parliament she recently visited local residents who were badly affected by floodwaters in recent years following increased property development in the area. “Among these…
A new parliamentary report has confirmed what many regional Victorians have long believed – the Allan Labor Government is failing to properly consult the community on major decisions, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. The Environment and Planning Committee has tabled its report following an inquiry into community consultation practices across…
A series of frightening incidents in Kyneton and Gisborne has highlighted the need for proper resources and support for Victoria Police, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad recently visited businesses in Kyneton and spoke with local residents who were deeply concerned about increased crime and reduced hours at…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has again pressured the Minister for Energy and Resources over the removal of compressed natural gas (CNG) services from 10 regional Victorian communities, warning residents are being left out of pocket and running out of time. Ms Broad told Parliament the Labor Government was made aware of…
A local Year 11 student will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of our wartime heroes, with applications now open for the 2026 Speechley Brothers Kokoda Scholarship. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad announced applications for the $8000 scholarship are now being accepted and will close on Friday, March 20. The…
A petition calling for an urgent review of a key intersection in Elmore has been tabled in Parliament, amid serious safety fears from locals. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad sponsored the petition which attracted more than 600 signatures. The petition noted the serious safety risks at the Northern Highway/Elmore-Raywood Road intersection, near…
A Transport Victoria travel planner app which gave people just one minute to change platforms at Footscray Station has been fixed in a win for V/Line passengers. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad highlighted the issue late last year, saying the only way the change could be completed in the recommended time was…
Residents of the Premier’s own electorate were distressed to learn taxpayer funds were used to fund organised crime through state government projects, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad said the Rotting from the Top report presented to the Queensland Royal Commission into the CFMEU provided evidence that corruption…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has called on the State Government to act urgently to ensure regional Victorians have reliable power and mobile coverage, warning that current failures pose serious safety risks. Ms Broad raised the issue in Parliament and shared the experience of Sue Davies from Norong in north-east Victoria. Ms…
The Allan Labor Government will be forced to cough up documents behind the closure of gas networks to 10 regional towns, following a successful motion in the Victorian Upper House. In August 2025, the Allan Labor Government announced it would phase out compressed natural gas (CNG) delivered by Solstice Energy from ten regional Victorian towns,…