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New hospital for Bairnsdale, major upgrades at Maffra
Construction of a state-of-the-art new Bairnsdale Hospital will commence under a Liberal and Nationals Government with a pledge today of $230 million if elected in November, along with significant upgrades to Maffra Hospital. Gippsland East…
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Halving V/Line fares for cheaper regional commutes
All V/Line fares will be halved for at least four years and V/Line replacement bus services will be free of charge under a Liberal and Nationals Government.Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said under this…
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Hall of Fame to immortalise High Country’s history
Strong interest from the Omeo community is anticipated in development of a Victorian High Country Hall of Fame after a commitment from the Liberals and Nationals last weekend. Nationals State MP, Tim Bull was pleased…
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Record investment for safer roads in East Gippsland
Roads in East Gippsland will be safer for all motorists with the Liberals and Nationals announcing a record $10 billion in funding over 10 years to fix Victoria’s crumbling road system.The Nationals Member for Gippsland…
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Reducing our blackspot areas
Under a Liberal and Nationals Government, Victorians in areas with poor mobile coverage would be eligible for a rebate to install mobile boosters in vehicles, homes and businesses.Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull said the…
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Nearly three years on, Thurra River bridge tender not out
Two years and nine months after the 2019/20 fires destroyed the Thurra River Bridge, the Andrews Labor Government has not even put out tenders for its replacement. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said this…
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Health workforce policy will benefit East Gippslanders
East Gippsland health services workforce will benefit from the comprehensive new plan announced today by the Victorian Liberals and Nationals. The new $325 million “Future Health Workforce Plan” will recruit, upskill, better manage and support…
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Labor Ministers have no idea on roadside vegetation risks
Roads Minister, Ben Carroll’s announcement today that Labor is investing more funds into removing grass and weeds on roadsides is laughable when he has ignored the major issues of roadside vegetation for so long, according…
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Triple zero overhaul will be backed by East Gippslanders
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals will restore confidence in Triple-Zero calls with a $125 million investment into this critically important service that Victorians rely on, an announcement Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said will…
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$250,000 committed to new Paynesville green
In officially opening the new Paynesville Bowls Club season on Sunday, Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull had some good news for the many club members in attendance. He announced a pre-election commitment of $250,000…
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Conran ramp must be finished by Christmas
Due to its tardiness and again missing an infrastructure deadline, Labor will now struggle to have the upgrade to the Cape Conran boat ramp completed by the Christmas school holidays. Nationals Gippsland East MP, Tim…
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Bull commits to new fire stations at Lakes, Metung
New fire stations will be built at both Lakes Entrance and Metung if a Liberal and Nationals Government is elected in November. Nationals Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, made the two announcements totalling $3.6 million,…
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Answers needed over the temporary closure of the Dispute Settlement Centre
The Andrews Labor Government needs to come clean on the temporary closure of the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) and outline its plans to reinstate normal services for the people of Victoria The DSCV…
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Labor should control pigs rather than shoot brumbies
State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has asked the Minister for Agriculture to address the explosion of feral pig numbers in the far north-east of state. Landholders in the Dellicknora area have reported an…
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Great Alpine Road named Victoria’s worst
It will come as no surprise to East Gippslanders that the Great Alpine Road has been voted Victoria’s most dangerous in a state-wide survey.Land slips, crumbling surfaces and shoulders contributed to the Road clearly coming…
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Labor must commit to timber supply
The Andrews Labor Government needs to outline its plans to secure saw log supply to East Gippsland’s mills, which are approaching crisis time with lack access to timber supplies. Nationals MP for Gippsland East, Tim…
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Lack of Conran works a Labor embarrassment
Immediately after the 2019/20 bushfires, Labor Premier Daniel Andrews, stood in front of a packed media conference in Bairnsdale and said the government would ‘walk every step’ with us through the bushfire recovery. This has…
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Putting Crown Land camping laws back in the hands of landholders
The Nationals in government will give power back to landholders to decide who can camp on their river frontages held under licence, while increasing penalties for people who flout the rules. The Nationals have announced…
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Marlo Pub skewered on bungled support criteria
The Marlo Hotel has been refused State Government financial support that was intended to keep businesses afloat over the Coronavirus lockdown period. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is appalled proprietors have been completely abandoned…
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Much more to do in relation to foot-and-mouth disease
While Zoos Victoria have completely closed parts of their zoos due to foot-and-mouth disease concerns, the Andrews Labor Government is pushing ahead with permitting camping on farms. Local Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said this was…
