The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has praised the work of local Men’s Sheds, as grants of up to $100,000 are now on offer under the Men’s Shed Funding Program 2023-24. “Men’s sheds provide a valuable point of connection for many men. “A place where men can go to talk to other men,…
The Nationals have secured a commitment that the Victorian Labor Government will continue to oppose water buybacks by the Federal Government. Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad asked the Water Minister in Parliament this week if Victoria would continue to oppose water buybacks. The Minister confirmed that the Victorian Labor Government will continue to…
Premier Jacinta Allan must explain the background behind the Commonwealth Games cancellation debacle, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. A Parliamentary inquiry into the cancellation of the Games is due to begin public hearings next week. The inquiry will look at the background to the cancellation, including the advice provided to…
This week marks one year since the devastating floods of October 2022 began and many people are still struggling to recover, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. “I’m very aware that with this week’s rain and water levels rising in Lake Eppalock and Lake Eildon, local communities are anxious that…
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor I would like to congratulate the Heathcote Dementia Alliance on the recent opening of their dementia-friendly villa, Costerfield House. The opening highlighted the importance of dementia care in regional Victoria during Dementia Action Week. This year in Victoria it’s estimated there are more than 104,000 people living with dementia.…
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor This year we are being warned that we face an intense bushfire season and the time for preparation is now. In recent days we have seen a total fire ban announced for the mallee, and fierce fires across Gippsland. With the official start of summer still eight weeks away,…
New Premier Jacinta Allan faces an uphill battle if she is to lead the change Victoria desperately needs right now. While I congratulate her on becoming Premier, Jacinta Allan has been involved in so many major debacles, it’s hard to see how she will be able to drive the reset of government that we need.…
The new Victorian Premier faces significant challenges following the resignation of Daniel Andrews. Under Labor, we now have the highest debt of any state in Australia – more than New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania combined – and will soon be paying more than $22 million a day in interest. Under Labor, Victoria has a…
The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has slammed the State Government for today demolishing the old Inglewood Ambulance station. The building was crushed despite a last-ditch sit-in by locals, on the back of a strong campaign to retain the building for community use. The building is almost 40 years old and was largely…
As school holidays begin, The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged drivers to take extra care on what’s left of our roads. “As families set off for their holidays, take care on the roads,” Ms Broad said. “In some parts of Northern Victoria, the roads are very dangerous and it’s a case…