A fair go for all: Schools campaign launched
The Nationals have launched a Fair School Bonus campaign to highlight regional Victorians being blatantly ignored by Labor. So many local families are unfairly excluded…
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Family violence help desperately needed in the regions – Parliament told
More help is desperately needed for people experiencing family violence in regional Victoria, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad told Parliament. Ms Broad…
Bendigo code yellow reveals health system in crisis
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…
Funding cuts to hurt regional cancer patients
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.…
Local students encouraged to enter Parliamentary Prize
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…
Check your devices ahead of 3G closure
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…
Long-awaited sheep yards roof must be prioritised
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…
Public access to parks must be maintained
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…
AI Forum a great success
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…
Urgent call for help for Bendigo’s homeless
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…
Foster carers worse off after budget
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…
Diabetes on the rise in Northern Victoria
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,…
Letter to the editor – Budget goes from bad to worse
Dear Editor, Wow, I thought last year’s state budget was bad. This year it’s worse. After a decade of financial mismanagement under Labor, Victoria’s net…
Council cost-shifting inquiry kicks off
A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services has kicked off this week, with residents and local councils encouraged to make submissions. The Nationals…
Interim report reveals rush-job on Games
An interim report from the inquiry into the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has found the State Government rushed the decision to host the…