Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, The Bendigo Hospital’s declaration of a code yellow this week shows the extreme pressure our regional health providers are under as a direct result of State Government cuts. The hospital called the code yellow in response to the pressure on its acute care systems. The hospital has seen a…
The State Government’s plans to slash 75 per cent of the funding from the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance will hurt regional and rural patients. The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged the government to reverse its planned cuts, saying the fallout from the decision would unfairly impact people living in the…
Local school students have been encouraged to enter the annual Parliament of Victoria’s Parliament Prize competition – with a chance to win $500 for themselves and $1000 for their school. Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said the competition was a great opportunity for students to have their say on an issue they feel is…
The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has encouraged people to check that their devices will still function, ahead of the Telstra 3G network shutdown in August. Telstra was initially scheduled to close its 3G network and migrate over to 4G coverage at the end of June 2024. However, it has extended the network…
A long-awaited roof for the Bendigo Livestock Exchange must be prioritised by the State Government to ensure appropriate shelter for both animals and employees. The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad raised the issue in Parliament, after visiting the saleyards and speaking with farmers, agents and staff. “More than 20,000 sheep and lambs are…
The State Government must commit to maintaining public access to bushland and parks, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad has been contacted by many constituents concerned about a proposal by the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to reclassify the Central Highlands State Forest to the proposed Great Forest…
A public forum on the future of Artificial Intelligence in Bendigo has been hailed as a great success. The forum was hosted by Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad and Senator Bridget McKenzie, Nationals Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development. A range of experts discussed the current and future use of AI…
Bendigo’s homeless community urgently needs more support from the State Government amid fears for people’s welfare as winter approaches. The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad raised the issue in Parliament this week, urging the Premier to act on the unfolding disaster in her own electorate. “After 10 years in office, what is the…
Northern Victoria’s struggling foster carers are worse off after the State Budget, with no increase to the foster care allowance. The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said local carers were already buckling under a lack of appropriate funding and support but the state budget would make things even worse. “Despite years of advocacy…
Diabetes is on the rise in Northern Victoria, putting more pressure on our health system. “All types of diabetes are growing at an unprecedented rate, profoundly affecting people’s lives and placing an extra burden on the health system,” Ms Broad said. Earlier this year Ms Broad hosted a roundtable in Bendigo, bringing together people living…