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Bull blasts Premier’s no show on Budget day
Premier Daniel Andrews has been reminded about the plight of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods workers on State Budget day in Parliament this afternoon. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, told Parliament: “The ongoing uncertainty is…
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Statement on today's State Budget
Like much of rural Victoria, East Gippsland has again missed out in this year’s State Budget with country areas outside major provincial centres seemingly not on Labor’s map. The situation is this Budget clearly points…
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Murray Goulburn Maffra will remain!
The announcement by Murray Goulburn this morning that it will continue operations at its Maffra plant has been welcomed by a delighted Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, who described it as “fantastic news”. “Having met…
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Findings of habitat review sought
With just days remaining in April, the State Government needs to immediately release the findings of its review into the Leadbeater possum and timber harvesting, as it promised in February to do by the end…
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Budget must deliver for Gippsland East
Reinstatement of country roads funding, the upgrade of the Stratford Rail Bridge and completion of Bairnsdale Secondary College are among the local expectations for next week’s State Budget. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said…
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Tougher approach promised by Coalition
An elected Liberal-Nationals Coalition government will take a tough approach to repeat offenders under new sentencing laws, says Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. Mr Bull said criminals who repeatedly offend should not be getting…
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‘Seriously underfunded’ roads network
Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, has backed a call from the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) to reinstate road funding cuts to rural and regional Victoria. Victoria’s regional highway network is “seriously underfunded”, requires…
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Nominate a senior for Victorian awards
Local residents should consider nominating suitable candidates for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, according to Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. “East Gippsland is lucky to have so many inspirational seniors continually supporting…
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Question ignored, extra police denied
The Lakes Entrance community has been given no reassurance that increased levels of police will cater for local residents and the thousands of visitors expected to visit the area over the Easter holidays. Member for…
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New boat for Lakes surf life savers
Lakes Entrance’s surf life savers will have a new inflatable rescue boat (IRB) by next summer, thanks to a Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program grant. Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance will also receive five new…
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Levy just an extra tax on country residents
East Gippsland taxi users should not be forced into paying a new levy to compensate metropolitan taxi operators, according to Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. Mr Bull said the Government recently put forward legislation…
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Paynesville Coast Guard sets the right course
Paynesville Coast Guard will soon be able to undertake rescues more safely and effectively, with the addition of a new vessel and electronic steering system. The flotilla was the recipient of more than $45,000 worth…
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Marlo Coast Guard handed training boost
Marlo Coast Guard volunteers are set to receive better training with the assistance of a $7500 Emergency Management Victoria grant. Commander, Harry Ferrier, said the grant came on the back of recent movements which saw…
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Mill closure a real kick in the guts for Heyfield
The announcement by Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) today that it will close its Heyfield operations is devastating news and a real "kick in the guts" for the local community, said State Member for Gippsland East,…
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$2875 boost for Briagolong Fire Brigade
The firefighting capabilities of Briagolong Fire Brigade have been boosted, thanks to almost $3000 in funding from Emergency Management Victoria. Captain, John Hamment, said the brigade would receive $2875 from the Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability…
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School to build a special playground
East Gippsland Specialist School will build a new playground for its students, receiving $200,000 from the Inclusive Schools Fund. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, congratulated the school and visited the site of the soon-to-be-built…
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Funding to refurbish or build Men’s Sheds
Funding has become available refurbish or construct Men’s Sheds across East Gippsland, according to Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. Mr Bull said the latest round of the Men’s Sheds Grants Program opened today, with…
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Marlo’s Mortons set sights on Winter Olympics
Marlo biathletes Damon and Darcie Morton have their sights set on representing Australia at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, following a successful campaign at the Asian Winter Games. Member for Gippsland East,…
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Guy commits to supporting Heyfield mill
State Opposition leader, Matthew Guy, has committed to providing Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) at Heyfield with the resource it requires to stay open, but with the next state election not until November 2018, it is…
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Stratford-Maffra Road reseal underway
After having raised the issue in State Parliament on a number of occasions, Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, is pleased that reseal works on the Stratford-Maffra Road are now underway. Mr Bull’s office has…