The Allan Labor Government must provide an update on the planned reopening of the Harcourt Railway Station which is still in limbo, seven years after it was promised. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said she had spoken to locals who were concerned the project had gone off the rails. In Parliament this…
A petition calling for the establishment of a public secondary school in Kilmore has been officially tabled in Parliament, supporting community advocacy for improvements to the local education infrastructure. The petition, sponsored by The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad, and backed by The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is the latest in…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has thanked the organisations and individuals who appeared at the Parliamentary inquiry into wildlife roadstrike in Bendigo this week. Ms Broad said the committee appreciated the effort that people had gone to in order to present first-hand information on the issue. “A wide range of topics were…
The Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into wildlife roadstrike will hold hearings in Bendigo tomorrow, Wednesday August 6. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said the inquiry would consider the impact of roadstrike on Victorian motorists, including major trauma incidents and motor vehicle damage. “This is very timely as I am hearing from a lot…
A clear timeline for works on the main Bendigo fire station is urgently needed, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad has urged the Minister for Emergency Services to provide key details on when Bendigo firefighters will move out of their 40-year-old station in Hargreaves Street and when works…
National Stroke Week this week is a timely reminder to be aware of the common signs of stroke. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said it was also a time to focus on the people who survive a stroke, and their families and friends. “Stroke can happen to anyone, anywhere at any age,”…
New legislation to fix the state’s broken Working With Children Check (WWCC) system was introduced into Parliament this week by the Victorian Liberals and Nationals but was blocked by Labor. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said the Worker Screening Amendment (Safety of Children) Bill 2025 was designed to implement recommendations made by…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has congratulated the winners of the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, saying they had achieved success despite a range of challenges in the sector. The awards were announced this week and included several winners from Northern Victoria. While Warrnambool was named Victorian Top Tourism Town (population…
Dear Editor, I want to extend my congratulations to Rotary Clubs across Northern Victoria as they mark another year of remarkable community service through their annual changeovers. In the Bendigo region alone, there are a range of clubs doing great work. The Rotary clubs of Bendigo, Bendigo Sandhurst, Bendigo South, Eaglehawk, Kangaroo Flat, Castlemaine, Rochester…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has encouraged local community and volunteer groups to apply for the 2025-2026 Community Food Relief Program – Local Grants. Groups eligible for funding include: Neighbourhood houses Community and volunteer-led organisations Social enterprises Ms Broad urged eligible groups to apply, given the vital work local community and volunteer…