Central Victorians pay the price one year out from Glasgow Games
Today marks one year until the 2026 Commonwealth Games kick off in Glasgow. But instead of preparing to showcase Bendigo and central Victoria on the…
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Farm Safety Week a timely reminder to stay safe
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged Northern Victorian farmers to use Farm Safety Week this week to reflect, learn and commit…
Letter to the Editor – Congratulations sheep show team
Dear Editor Congratulations to the outstanding team behind this week’s Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo — a world-class event that continues to showcase…
The Nationals out in force for sheep show
The Nationals have thrown their strong support behind this year’s Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad…
Desperate need for affordable housing in Northern Victoria
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has called for urgent action on affordable housing in Northern Victoria. Ms Broad said it was time…
Chance for young farmers to upskill
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has encouraged young farmers to apply for support through the 2025 Young Farmer Upskill and Invest Scholarship.…
Gaelle Broad supports regional arts funding push
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad, has welcomed the findings of a new parliamentary report that calls for increased and fairer funding for…
Gaelle Broad calls for urgent support for foster carers
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has renewed calls for the Victorian Government to take immediate action to support foster carers, particularly those…
Government must deliver on childcare promises
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has called on the state government to urgently address the worsening childcare crisis across the region, after…
Special event highlights the need for diabetes checks
A special function at Parliament House this week has highlighted the serious impact of diabetes in our community along with the latest approaches to managing…
Crime surges in Bendigo
New figures released today confirm crime is on the rise in Bendigo. The Crime Statistics Agency released the latest Victorian crime data showing all areas…
Labor’s financial mess hurts us all
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has highlighted the escalating state debt and financial mismanagement by the Allan Labor government, saying all Victorians…
Country football and netball grants now open
Football and netball clubs across Northern Victoria have a chance to apply for State Government funding to improve their facilities. The Nationals’ Member for Northern…
Patient transport scheme delays cause unnecessary stress
Central Victorian patients are waiting many weeks to be reimbursed for vital transport under the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS). The Nationals’ Member for…
Urgent action needed on escalating kangaroo numbers
Urgent action is needed to manage kangaroo numbers across northern Victoria, amid increasing vehicle crashes, train strikes and damage to farms. The Nationals’ Member for…