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State budget must heed local priorities
Next week’s state budget is an opportunity for the Andrews Labor government to make good on its promise to govern for all Victorians, by supporting projects that are priorities for the residents of East Gippsland.…
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Solar rebates on hold
East Gippslanders planning to take advantage of the $1.3 billion solar rebate scheme have been left in limbo after the Andrew’s Labor Government halted it without warning. “The rebate abruptly ceased on April 12, the…
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Air conditioned carriages - at last
The long haul carriages in service on the Bairnsdale line that form part of V Line’s classic N set locomotives have received their long awaited air-conditioning upgrade. “Having pushed for this for some time and…
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Labor’s Transport Department priorities wrong
Daniel Andrews has ordered that the Department of Transport hire 6 Deputy Secretaries at up to $448,000 each - more than $2.6 million, meanwhile one in five Bairnsdale train services arrives late. Gippsland East Nationals…
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Respite centre a high priority
Funds to establish a respite centre for families caring for those with special needs in East Gippsland was requested in State Parliament this week. Gippsland East Nationals MP and Shadow Minister for Disability, Tim Bull,…
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Labor rates review misses mark
The rates review announced by the Labor State Government this week has missed the boat in relation to specifically reviewing farm rates, according to Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. “The terms of reference indicate…
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Liberal Nationals establish inquiry to fix farm trespass laws
Better protecting East Gippsland’s farmers against the destructive actions of law-breaking activists will be at the centre of a parliamentary inquiry to fix farm trespass laws. The Nationals proposed a motion to State Parliament this…
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Government feeding wild dogs
Member for Gippsland East Tim Bull has taken up local concerns with poorly-managed State Government deer control programs, which appear to be feeding destructive wild dogs, foxes and pigs, to the floor of Parliament. Gippsland…
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Bull supports “Do it for Dolly” day
East Gippslanders have been encouraged to get behind “Do it for Dolly” day on May 10. It is a day that aims to get the community talking about the effects of bullying, to change behaviours,…
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Princes Highway works not best practice
Regional Roads Victoria, a division of VicRoads, is not adhering to its own best practice guidelines for the Princes Highway safety barrier project it is undertaking between Bairnsdale and Stratford. That is the view of…
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Foskey re writes history (again)
Once again we have Greens Federal candidate, Deb Foskey, making misleading claims and trying to re-write history, says Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. Ms Foskey labelled last week’s announcement of $10 million by Darren…
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Pasture grant sidesteps rates issue
The Labor Government’s Pasture Recovery Grants that will provide $5,000 on a dollar for dollar matching basis for drought affected farmers is ignorant of the current reality that, after three years of drought, few now…
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O’Brien sees drought first hand
New State Opposition leader, Michael O’Brien, was in East Gippsland today with local Nationals MP, Tim Bull, visiting drought impacted farmers. “Prior to parliament resuming in February with Michael as the new leader, he promised…
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$10m for Lindenow Valley water security
Lindenow’s $120 million horticulture industry received a shot in the arm today with the announcement that the Federal Government will provide $10million for water security projects in the Lindenow Valley. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim…
Gippsland East Nationals MP Tim Bull, discusses with Stratford RSL Sub Branch Vice President John Harrap and Secretary Michael Hutchison their plans for building improvements.
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Veterans Capital Works Grants now open
Ex-service organisations, local government and not-for-profit groups who support veterans and their families can now apply for funding through the Veterans Capital Works Grants Program to improve their buildings and facilities. Gippsland East…
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No consultation with timber industry on trail
No consultation with timber industry on trail Agriculture Minister, Jaclyn Symes has confirmed the Government did not consult with the local timber industry prior to announcing funding for plans for the proposed Sea to…
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Bush Nursing Centres ignored by Labor
Thursday, March 21, 2019 Bush Nursing Centres ignored by Labor The State Government has been pressured into a review of the viability of Victoria’s Bush Nursing Centres. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim…
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New concerns surround "Princes Track"
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 New concerns around ‘Princes Track’ roadworks Gippsland East Nationals MP Tim Bull has raised new concerns around construction standards on the $51 million Princes Highway roadworks between Sale and…
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East Gippsland drivers pay for new road in city’s west
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 East Gippsland drivers pay for new road in city’s west East Gippsland motorists can’t get local pot holes fixed and are having roadside barriers forced on them, only to…
Commercial fishers not consulted
Fishing and Boating Minister, Jaala Pulford, has confirmed she did not consult with Gippsland Lakes fishers prior to announcing the compulsory buy out of their Gippsland Lakes licences. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull,…
