Fire station timeline urgently needed
A clear timeline for works on the main Bendigo fire station is urgently needed, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament.…
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Stroke Week a timely reminder
National Stroke Week this week is a timely reminder to be aware of the common signs of stroke. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle…
Urgent need to fix broken child safety laws
New legislation to fix the state’s broken Working With Children Check (WWCC) system was introduced into Parliament this week by the Victorian Liberals and Nationals…
Top Tourism Towns celebrated despite challenges
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has congratulated the winners of the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, saying they had achieved success…
Letter to the editor – Thanks Rotary!
Dear Editor, I want to extend my congratulations to Rotary Clubs across Northern Victoria as they mark another year of remarkable community service through their…
Community food relief program applications open
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has encouraged local community and volunteer groups to apply for the 2025-2026 Community Food Relief Program –…
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…
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…