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Direct coaches to Melbourne return
With more rail line disruptions between June and August and bus replacements to be put in place, East Gippsland passengers will no longer be forced to disembark at Pakenham East and transfer to overcrowded Metro…
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Answers sought on unfinished road works
The lack of active lighting at two upgraded intersections in East Gippsland has raised serious safety concerns, with local residents and road users demanding answers.The Nationals’ Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has called for…
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Drought relief must increase and change criteria
The State Government has been urged to include areas like Benambra, which is in severe drought, into the highest level of drought supports. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said despite the recent rain over…
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Parliament Prize Now Open
The Nationals’ Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging local students to take part in the 2025 Parliament Prize competition, now open for entries. “This is a fantastic opportunity for students in Years five…
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Latest cabins update disappointing
In a frustrating update in May, State Environment Minister, Steve Dimopoulos, has now flagged the rebuild of the Cape Conran cabins is still awaiting preparation of a cultural heritage management plan, more than five years…
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Minister fails to answer fisheries officer queries
Following the Allan Labor Government’s decision to cut fisheries officers across the state from 73 to 36, including positions in East Gippsland, the Minister responsible has failed to answer basic questions on how this will…
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Shambolic free camping scrapped
The Allan Labor Government has finally agreed to scrap its shambolic free camping. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, who has been calling for this since before Christmas, said it was one backflip he was…
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Conran path petition tabled, with push to get it started
A petition bearing over 800 signatures has been tabled in State Parliament asking the Allan Labor Government when it will deliver on its 2020 commitment to build a shared bicycle / pedestrian pathway between Marlo…
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In depth review of “Forestec corner”
The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is undertaking a detailed review of the road conditions at “Forestec corner” in Kalimna West after representations from local State and Federal MPs, Tim Bull and Darren…
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New tax, bad Budget caps bad week for regional Victorians
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said Tuesday’s State Budget capped off a disappointing week for rural and regional Victorians. “Firstly, we had the passing of the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund that will…
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Celebrating Volunteer Week 2025
This National Volunteer Week, State Member for Gippsland East and Shadow Minister for Volunteers, Tim Bull, acknowledges the dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to support local organisations, charities, and emergency services. “With this year’s theme,…
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Drought package less than a day’s state debt interest
The State Government’s overdue drought support package, announced late last week, has overlooked impacted areas in the north of East Gippsland Shire. Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, raised the matter with the Agriculture Minister, Ros…
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Roads funding to be cut again
The Allan Labor Government has incredibly flagged a further cut to Victoria’s road maintenance allocation prior to tomorrow’s Budget.Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, who last week lobbied in Parliament for the significant increases needed…
Labor can’t manage money and we pay the price
After debate until 2am Friday, the Greens and Animal Justice Party supported Labor’s new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund, which Nationals Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, described as nothing more than a cash grab to…
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Japanese Consul-General in Bairnsdale
The Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne, Tokuro Furuya, was the guest of Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull last week. The primary purpose of the visit on Thursday was to view a unique Japanese WWII flag,…
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Roads must be Budget priority
Investment in country roads must be a priority of the upcoming State Budget, says Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. “At the risk of re-stating the bleedingly obvious and repeating what we all know, the…
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Labor’s levy will hit farmers hard
Regional communities and farmers are set to be hit hardest by the Allan Labor Government’s Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, with some facing payment hikes of up to 189 per cent. Gippsland East MP, Tim…
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Replacement bus services must go the whole journey
East Gippsland V/Line passengers are demanding better after replacement buses offloaded travellers at East Pakenham Station, leaving them to make their way to the Metro line to complete their journey to Southern Cross. Nationals Gippsland…
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Students keep the Spirit of the ANZAC alive
Victorian students have a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Anzac spirit through the Spirit of the Anzac Prize. Shadow Minister for Veterans and State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging…
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Honouring the Past, Recognising the Present: ANZAC Day 2025
Friday 25 April 2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. It was here that the ANZAC spirit was forged through extraordinary courage and resilience in the face of adversity. On this day, we…
