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Government policy increasing fire risk
The Nationals’ MP for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has told State Parliament that government policy is setting Victorians up for another mega-fire. Speaking on the Parlk and Public Land Legislation Bill, Mr Bull outlined how…
Score a Sporting Club grant now
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging local sporting clubs to take advantage of the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program, with applications closing 26 November 2025. “This program provides valuable support…
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Action sought on illegal Snowy campers
The Environment Minister, Steve Dimopoulos, has been asked to step in and take stronger action with illegal campers living on the banks of the Snowy River between Orbost and Marlo. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim…
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Minister dismisses genuine fire concerns as ‘scaremongering’
A city-based Labor Minister has accused locals of “scaremongering” after being asked a reasonable question about the level of firefighting vehicles available in the region.In State Parliament last week, Environment Minister, Steve Dimopoulos, was asked…
Labor failing on social housing
The Allan Labor Government is failing to deliver the social housing homes it promised and is implementing policy that is driving rental providers from the market, culminating in a massively ballooning social housing waiting list…
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Retail theft rising - shops and staff paying the price
Retail theft is spiralling across East Gippsland and Victoria with new data showing it’s a bigger problem here than in other jurisdictions - and regional communities are bearing the cost. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim…
Farmers need more help to manage kangaroo plague
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, says farmers are struggling under the pressure of exploding kangaroo populations that are destroying pastures and stopping crops from maturing. “Mobs in plague proportions are stripping paddocks bare and…
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‘Safe to stand’: Minister’s response to booked seat loss
Country train travellers in Victoria are being forced to stand for up to four hours despite booking seats, with some describing “cattle class” conditions when services run at reduced capacity. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim…
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Thurra bridge re-opens but five and half years is disgraceful
After an exhausting five and a half years, the Thurra River Bridge has finally reopened, restoring access to the campground and surrounding areas that were cut off since the bushfires of 2019-20. Gippsland East Nationals…
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Restoring safety and confidence with $100 million plan
The Nationals’ State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for gutting youth crime prevention funding while regional communities are grappling with a growing crime wave. Mr Bull said Labor’s…
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Horse shooting program must end
The State Government has again been asked to end its expensive brumby shooting program in the face of significant cuts to other pest plant and animal control programs. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said…
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Firewood shortage despite record bush fuel loads
The domestic firewood collection season opened this month, but just on two weeks in, there is no firewood to collect in the designated areas. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said government policy and nothing…
Incidents under investigation
Videos posted online relating to Omeo District Football Netball League grand final on the weekend have been reported to the AFL for investigation. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said it was entirely appropriate…
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Power Saving Bonus now open
The Nationals’ Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging locals to take advantage of the latest round of the Power Saving Bonus. The $100 payment is available to all eligible households, including those who…
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Minister silent on promised $13.15m
Environment Minister, Steve Dimopoulos, has failed to provide any detail on where the $13.15 million has gone - a large portion of which was to deliver a shared pathway between Marlo and Cape Conran, a…
The Nationals’ State MP for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is questioning the eye watering cost and practicality of the Allan Labor Government’s machete amnesty bins.
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Exorbitant bins won’t catch crooks
Victorian State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for another example of fiscal mismanagement, following revelations that the new machete amnesty bins and public awareness campaign is costing taxpayers…
Lakes Entrance Surf Lifesaving Club's lifesavers on patrol last summer
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Government must guarantee Surf Life Saving Victoria funding
The State Government is being urged to commit funding to Surf Life Saving Victoria (SLSV) to ensure East Gippsland and Wellington Shire ratepayers are not left to cover the cost of government cuts. Gippsland East…
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Support Legacy Week
Legacy Week is a time for Australians to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Since 1923, Legacy has provided essential support to the families of fallen and injured…
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Ag Vic staff cuts will impact regions
At least 31 Agriculture Victoria staff working on biosecurity, weed and pest control will lose their jobs by year’s end, and the Plant Production Sciences Branch, home to researchers specialising in agronomy, genetics and allied…
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Labor’s courts cuts will hit Bairnsdale and Sale
Recently, and without warning, it was revealed Bairnsdale and Sale courts will now be closed to the public on non-sitting days, which will be a great inconvenience to many in the community.Gippsland East Nationals MP,…
