Anthony Foster

6th June 2017   Mr WALSH (Murray Plains) (By leave) – The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Anthony Foster was a good man and he did something. Tragically he passed away after a stroke on 26 May this year aged 64. Anthony and Chrissie worked tirelessly to make…

Members Statement – Kerang Rail Accident Memorial

6th June 2017 Kerang Rail Accident Memorial Mr WALSH (Murray Plains) – It seems like yesterday but it has been 10 years since 11 people tragically lost their lives and countless more had their lives changed forever by the Kerang rail disaster. Yesterday’s memorial service was filled with sorrow but also with a feeling of solidarity as all those…

Equipment Grant Boosts Echuca Emergency Services

Tuesday 6th June 2017 Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh congratulated the Echuca SES unit  on its successful application to the Emergency Services Volunteers Sustainability Grant Program (ESVS) The fully volunteer unit has been allocated $39 909.10 to help with the purchase of a new light tower and trailer “…

Equipment Grant Boosts Kerang Emergency Services

Tuesday 6th June 2017 Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh congratulated the Kerang SES unit  on its successful application to the Emergency Services Volunteers Sustainability Grant Program (ESVS) The fully volunteer unit has been allocated $16 271.32 to improve its facilities with concreting yard works and new storage. The ESVP…

Equipment Grant Boosts Rochester Emergency Services

Tuesday 6th June 2017 Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains congratulated the Rochester CFA on their successful application to the Emergency Services Volunteers Sustainability Grant Program (ESVS) The fully volunteer Rochester brigade has been allocated $4 470 to help with the purchase of new lighting to bolster their operational equipment “ Mr…