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AFL stars show support for Heyfield
AFL premiership players Leigh Brown (Collingwood) and David Wojcinski (Geelong) have thrown their support behind the plight of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) in Heyfield. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said: “The pair grew…
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Heyfield plight taken to Parliament
A petition with 2,691 signatories requesting the Premier, Daniel Andrews, acts immediately to secure the jobs of hundreds of East Gippsland timber workers, was tabled in State Parliament today by Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull.…
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Gippsland Nationals back fracking ban
Gippsland’s state Nationals MPs have continued their support for farmers in the region as the Resources Legislation Amendment (Fracking Ban) Bill 2016 passes Parliament this week. The Resources Legislation Amendment (Fracking Ban) Bill 2016 will…
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VicHealth grants to boost female participation
Sporting clubs and organisations in East Gippsland are able to apply for up to $10,000 in funding following today’s launch of the latest round of the VicHealth Active Club Grant program. Member for Gippsland East,…
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2400 less CFA volunteers
A significant reduction in Victoria’s volunteer firefighters is disappointing, said Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. Mr Bull said the Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services revealed there were 2400 less CFA volunteers protecting communities…
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Feedback sought on proposed rental changes
Landlords and tenants in East Gippsland are being encouraged to contribute to discussion around the rules and regulations of rental properties. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the State Government was calling for feedback…
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Heyfield calls for government support
The Heyfield community has called on the State Government to provide support to Australian Sustainable Hardwoods at Heyfield by moving a motion in favour of the mill at the community meeting on Wednesday night. Member…
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Government will at heart of mill concerns
Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) management met with Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Peter Walsh, and local MP, Tim Bull, at the Heyfield mill on Tuesday morning. Mr Walsh said there…
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White, Molineux congratulated by MP
Cricketers Cameron White and Sophie Molineux, from Bairnsdale, have been congratulated by Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, following their success at the Allan Border Medal awards night this week. White, who grew up playing…
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Premier's intervention sought to avoid Heyfield job losses, petition launched
State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has written to Premier Daniel Andrews seeking his direct involvement in securing the future operations of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods in Heyfield and its 250-plus employees, while launching a…
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Daniel Andrews must secure Heyfield jobs
The news 1600 jobs have been saved at Alcoa after ongoing negotiations with the Federal and State Governments is a great relief for workers and their families in Victoria’s south-west, but now the State Government’s…
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Heyfield Mill media statement - Tim Bull MP
Australian Sustainable Hardwood’s announcement today that it is considering the closure of its Heyfield Mill, the largest hardwood timber mill in Australia, is deeply concerning. A closure would result in the loss of 250 full-time…
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Police top dog visits Lakes Entrance
Victoria’s most senior police officer, Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton, was in Lakes Entrance on Monday to discuss police resourcing in the town over holiday periods with Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull. Mr Bull, who…
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Coalition commits to wild dog changes
The Liberal/Nationals Coalition on the weekend announced new measures, including cutting bureaucratic restrictions, to help control the number of wild dogs, said State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. “Saturday’s announcement at the Mountain…
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Have a merry Christmas and safe New Year
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all residents of East Gippsland a merry Christmas and happy New Year. The festive season an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends and create many…
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Drainage program a Coalition project
The official opening this morning of the East Bairnsdale Wetlands project, which has opened up additional land for development through addressing drainage and surface water issues, was another important local project funded by the former…
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Neighbourhood Watch groups will receive Coalition support
Neighbourhood Watch networks in the Gippsland East electorate will be better resourced to continue providing their vital services under a future Coalition Government. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the Coalition would provide $2…
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Minister questioned on Gelantipy Road
The need to repair Gelantipy Road, particularly in the vicinity of the 115-kilometre marker, has been raised in State Parliament by Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. Mr Bull asked the Roads Minister whether he…
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Funding for sporting clubs
A new grant stream has opened to allow sporting clubs update their equipment, train their volunteers and improve their operational effectiveness. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has encouraged all local clubs and organisations to…
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CFA volunteers let down again
Volunteer firefighters have been let down again by the State Government after it yesterday voted against a bill put forward by the Liberal-Nationals Coalition. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the Coalition’s Country Fire…
