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Major projects must be funded in Budget
There is good reason for East Gippslanders to expect some major projects to be funded in next Wednesday’s State Budget, according to The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. Mr Bull said the fact…
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Rivermouth Road petition tabled
A petition containing more than 1,000 signatures, calling on the State Government to review the proposal to close the last two kilometres of Rivermouth Road, was tabled in State Parliament this week. The Nationals Member…
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Cultural heritage presence for Forestech
Plans for the future of both the Forestech and SEAMEC Federation Training campuses were very positive according to Shadow Tertiary Education Minister, Steph Ryan, who visited both last week with The Nationals Member for Gippsland…
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Bruthen, Paynesville, Maffra and ‘Coota brigades to receive new heavy tankers
Bruthen, Paynesville, Maffra and Mallacoota fire brigades will receive new tankers this year, State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, confirmed today. The Nationals MP said the Coalition started trials, roadshows and gaining valuable feedback…
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Aislin’s Olympic selection great news
Lakes Entrance’s Aislin Jones will become Australia’s youngest ever Olympic shooter when she hits the range at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games later this year. The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, congratulated the…
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Funding for voluntary emergency services
Local voluntary emergency service organisations will be able to update their facilities and purchase new equipment through a State Government grants stream. In announcing the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, available to Coast Guard flotillas,…
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Easter drivers receive police praise
Drivers have been praised by The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, following the Easter long weekend, with police reporting good behaviour on local roads. “It was good to see drivers heed the advice…
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Funding to protect threatened species
Local environment groups, schools, senior citizens' organisations and youth groups are encouraged to apply for funding to support actions or projects that support threatened species. The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said $800,000…
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MID clarity sought by Nationals MPs
The State Government has today been called on to commit to the next round of the Macalister Irrigation District (MID) upgrade in State Parliament, given the sale of the Port of Melbourne lease legislation has…
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Minister responds to carriage air-con failure
A new system will be trialled later this year that will hopefully provide a fix to the air-conditioning problems on V/Line’s long haul carriages, including those on the Bairnsdale line. Following a number of complaints…
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Wild dog advice ignored as aerial baiting scrapped
Local farmers will feel the effects of the Victorian Government’s decision to go against advice of the now disbanded Wild Dog Advisory Committee and not bait for wild dogs this autumn. The Nationals Member for…
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Funding for those with high care needs
A funding stream will open soon to help young people with high care needs return to their homes. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said Youngcare would open its Home Soon Grants on July 4…
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Two more years of Grand Final Parade holiday
Despite the vast majority of East Gippsland businesses being in strong opposition, the Grand Final Parade public holiday will continue for at least another two years after an announcement by the Andrews Government this week.…
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Stratford rail bridge should be in Budget
Funds to replace the rail bridge at Stratford should be part of this year’s May Budget announcements, Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has said. “In our final year of Government in 2014, Gippsland…
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Minister questioned on Coast Guard future
The ongoing viability of the Coast Guard in both East Gippsland and the State has been raised with the Minister for Emergency Services in Parliament this week by Gippsland East Nationals MP Tim Bull. Mr…
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Lakes group needs funding certainty
The need for additional funding for the Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee (GLCC), which expires in four months, has again been raised in State Parliament. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, used his first contribution in…
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Request to put road closure on hold
Minister for the Environment, Lisa Neville, has been asked to reconsider the closure of Rivermouth Road to vehicular traffic pending more consultation with local residents and recreational fishers. Speaking in Parliament today, State Member for…
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Petition to have stock reports reinstated
A petition to have ABC radio return the morning livestock market reports to its regular programming has been established by Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull. “I have received a number of complaints from farmers that…
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ANZAC spirit close to students’ hearts
One Nagle College student will embark on a trip of a lifetime in March, when she travels to Gallipoli as part of the Victorian Government’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. Year 11 student, Angelina Clancy, will…
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Active Club Grants open
Sporting clubs looking to update their equipment and expand their membership base are encouraged to apply for round two of VicHealth’s 2015-16 Active Club Grants program, which open today. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim…