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VicHealth ‘Jumpstarting’ junior motocross participation in the East
Bairnsdale and District Motorcycle Club is geared up to build a new junior motocross track for primary school aged participants, thanks to the VicHeath Jumpstart Grant. Member for Gippsland East and former VicHealth Board member,…
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Road investment back on the radar
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull has yet again raised in State Parliament the need for greater investment in East Gippsland roads. He told Parliament, “while I acknowledge the $2.6 million recently announced to repair…
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Orbost, Bairnsdale office open times halved, but “no reduction in service”
Environment Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, has said the major reduction in office hours at both Bairnsdale and Orbost DEECA (formerly DELWP) offices “does not mean there is a reduction in service to our Gippsland community”. “Orbost…
Take advantage of the Power Saving Bonus
On the back of last week’s announcement that power bills are set to spike, The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, encourages local residents to take advantage of the Power Saving Bonus. The latest…
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Decision gives local businesses the raw prawn
Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has raised in Parliament this week a ludicrous anomaly that is stopping Gippsland Lakes recreational fishers from catching prawns and crabs for consumption – a determination that is…
Govt must fix VPTAS
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has called on the Health Minister to fix the failing Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) payment reimbursements.“While our health system is in crisis, one element the government can…
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More fire preparation needed
The lack of bushfire mitigation works being undertaken in East Gippsland – and the need to do more - has been raised again in State Parliament by Nationals' Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. Mr…
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Buchan pool timeframe sought (again)
After being told two and a half years ago by the Environment Minister that a plan was being developed for the Buchan pool to be opened, and then advised it would be open by September…
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Defib funding support must be broadened
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has asked for the government’s automated external defibrillator (AED) program to be expanded outside sporting clubs, so community groups can apply to have them installed. “Grants of up to…
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Urgent urchin action needed
The State Government has been asked to address the sea-urchin invasion that is destroying important Mallacoota abalone industry grounds. Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has highlighted the urgency of the issue to the…
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Calls to reinstate rail buffet service
Amid a growing number of complaints, Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has called on the Public Transport Minister to provide a buffet car service on V/Line long haul trains that travel directly to…
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Short duck season a slap in face to law abiding hunters
Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, said he was disappointed a duck season of only a little over a month had been announced with a four bird limit. “Recent years has seen significant improvement in the…
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Sporting club grants open
East Gippsland sporting groups can kick off their 2023 season with funding now available for uniforms, equipment, training and club development.Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull is encouraging local sporting groups and organisations to…
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DEECA closed for business
The question as to why the Government’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) offices, formerly DELWP, has significantly reduced opening hours, was raised this week in State Parliament by Nationals’ Gippsland East MP,…
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More investment needed in decaying public dental
The average wait time for public dental care in Victoria has increased to 26.7 months, the worst delays in dental care this decade and Nationals MP for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is calling for more…
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Homelessness must be a short-term priority
East Gippsland Nationals MP, Tim Bull has asked the State Minister for Housing to release the Government’s plans on what it is doing in the short term to address the increasing number of people facing…
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Andrews owes apology to law-abiding duck hunters
Premier Daniel Andrews should apologise to duck hunters after claiming that rules were not followed on bag limits during last year’s duck season. The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull said the Premier made…
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Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday
I wish to take the opportunity to wish all residents of East Gippsland a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.The festive season is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, reflect on the…
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Nationals will ease family cost of living pressures
With young families continually battling increased cost of living pressures, they will benefit from a range of policies released by the Nationals. Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, said the common feedback received from young families…
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Vote Nationals this November
With polling having opened in Bairnsdale for the State election and the first votes having already being cast, incumbent MP, Tim Bull, says saving the timber industry in East Gippsland is only one reason to…
