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…
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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…
Missing fire tankers must be delivered
Less than half of a new fleet of 48 heavy fire tankers have still not been delivered, months after they were due to be provided…
Regional roads a mess as councils struggle with red tape
Roads across Northern Victoria are still in a mess as local councils struggle to get funding to fix them following widespread flood damage. The Nationals…
Time for action as hospital reaches breaking point
The State Government must consult with border communities and fast track development of the long-awaited Albury Wodonga hospital, which is now at breaking point. The…
Peacekeepers exhibition timely – letter to the editor
Dear Editor, As we pause to reflect on ANZAC Day, I’d like to encourage people to visit the Faces of Peace exhibition at the Bendigo…
Alarming findings from interim flood report
The interim report on the State Upper House’s committee Inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria was tabled at the regional Parliamentary sitting in…
Today’s International bat day not appreciated in Bendigo
Today is International Bat Appreciation Day, but bats are definitely not appreciated in the centre of Bendigo. Bendigo’s once beautiful Rosalind Park is now home…