The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has called on the Premier to ensure that regional Victoria receives at least 25 per cent of new infrastructure spending in the upcoming state budget. This comes after previous state budgets allocated only 13 per cent of new infrastructure spending to regional Victoria, despite the fact that…
Community consultation on the future of Bendigo’s historic law courts is now well overdue, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said there was keen community interest in the law courts and commended the work of the National Trust which will run public tours of the building as part of…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad, has called on the Allan Labor Government to stop the proposed Emergency Services levy, highlighting the severe impact it will have on regional Victorians already facing rising living costs. Ms Broad attended a public meeting on the issue in Baringhup on Wednesday night, along with Maree Edwards…
The apparent fire-bombing of an Epsom tobacco shop is the latest in a shocking crime trend in Bendigo which must be addressed, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. “We need real action to address Bendigo’s disturbing increase in crime. What does it take for the Allan Labor Government to take this…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has called for more Protective Service Officers after raising concerns about the rise in antisocial and dangerous behaviour in Bendigo and surrounding towns. “I have spoken with local retail businesses that have been targeted by young thugs, including property damage, theft, and personal attacks,” Ms Broad said.…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has once again called on the Allan Labor Government to take immediate and decisive action to address the alarming rise in crime. Ms Broad said the latest data showed crime had jumped by 19 per cent across the state, and youth crime had surged by 33 per…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad, has called on the Minister for Housing and Building to urgently address the escalating housing crisis in Bendigo and Northern Victoria. Ms Broad said recent news reports had highlighted the dire situation, with people camping in bushland near Bendigo, living out of their cars at Lake Weeroona,…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has encouraged local sporting clubs to apply for funds under the Sporting Club Grants Program. This year, the funding is focused on supporting volunteers and officials, with grants of up to $5,000 available for projects that enhance the skills and knowledge of volunteers, coaches, and officials, as…
Dear Editor, While the federal election is not far away, the next state election is not until November 2026. After a decade of Labor in Government, there’s a lot of issues to fix. Crime rates are skyrocketing, bail laws need urgent reform, and there’s over 1000 vacancies in our police force. State debt is soaring,…
Two central Victorian women were among the first responders recognised at Parliament this week as part of a special International Women’s Day function. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad hosted Talia Odenthal from Bendigo CFA and Emilie Woodhead from Sedgwick CFA. The celebratory event was held in Queens Hall at the Victoria State…