The Premier must provide clarity on legacy projects promised for northern Victoria amid revelations Victoria taxpayers will pay $200 million so Scotland can host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad raised the issue in Parliament saying it was high time more detail was provided on the Bendigo projects. The…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged the State Government to formally commit to no new or extended national parks in Victoria. Ms Broad raised the issue in Parliament following concern from communities across northern Victoria. “In Bendigo at the recent Bush Summit, the Premier assured the public that state forests would…
A function in Parliament House has highlighted the impact of diabetes on our community and showcased the latest in current resources and emergency treatment. Co-convenor of the Parliamentary Friends of People Affected by Diabetes Gaelle Broad said the event was held in conjunction with Diabetes Victoria. “This was a unique opportunity for networking and learning…
The Premier has been urged to meet farmers face to face following last Friday’s Reset Victoria Rally in Bendigo. In Parliament this week, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said nearly 500 people attended the rally, reflecting a deep level of community anger over the Allan Labor government’s lack of consultation on high-voltage…
The Epsom intersection recently dubbed the worst in regional Victoria has been highlighted in State Parliament this week. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to provide an urgent update on what action is being taken to improve the safety of the Midland Highway-Howard Street…
Key reforms must be locked in before the next state election to ensure the democratic system is not unfairly manipulated for individual profit, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. “I have spoken to many people who are shocked that we currently have a system where an individual can do deals behind…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has backed a push for the Doreen RSL to find a suitable home. The sub-branch has been seeking a home for several years but is yet to secure a suitable site. Ms Broad raised the matter in Parliament, urging the Minister for Veterans to meet with the…
A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services will hold hearings in Bendigo today. The committee will hear from councils from central and northern Victoria. The inquiry will hear from the City of Greater Bendigo; and the shires of Buloke, Campaspe, Strathbogie, Gannawarra, Mitchell, Macedon Ranges, Hepburn and Indigo as well as the Wallaloo…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has backed community calls for Sunday bus services between Strathfieldsaye and Bendigo. Ms Broad raised the issue in Parliament after meeting with Emily, a local resident who raised the need for improved public transport in the area. “I have urged the Minister for Public and Active Transport…
The State Government must commit to continuing the wild dog program in Victoria, as farmers continue to see distressing and costly attacks on their animals, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad told Parliament that some sheep graziers in her electorate have had up to 30 lambs mauled in a…