Thursday 6 July 2017 Today’s announcement that Australian Paper will proceed with planning and pre-construction works for a waste to energy project delivers some long overdue good news for the Latrobe Valley after months of jobs losses and industry downturn. Quotes attributable to Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh Australian Paper is hugely important in…
Tuesday 4th July 2017 The Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has again sought a commitment from the Victorian Police Minister to provide the extra police resources that the Rochester community so desperately needs. The plea came as the crime rate in Rochester continues to surge unabated. “Rochester jewellery store…
Dear Editor There is less than a week remaining for Murray Plains Electorate residents to have their say on Daniel Andrews’ disastrous plan to tear apart the CFA. The Andrews Labor Government did not consult with hardworking CFA volunteers or the communities they protect when this legislation was written. But the Liberals and Nationals have…
Monday 3 July 2017 Labor’s Heyfield deception Hundreds of jobs at Heyfield’s timber mill remain in jeopardy despite the Andrews Government’s claims today. The Government’s media statement this morning says “”¦there will be no job losses while contractual negotiations are finalised “ but offers zero commitment beyond that period. Minister Pulford also told ABC 774…
Friday 30th June 2017 Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has encouraged not-for-profit incorporated community organisations that have an ABN to apply for funding from the Caring for Ageing Rural Australians (CARA) Program. Mr Walsh said the CARA program is a target grant program designed to support projects and activities…
Friday 30th June 2017 Young farmers across the Murray Plains Electorate are being encouraged to apply for scholarships aimed at helping them succeed in their food and fibre career. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said the Young Farmer Scholarships program provides primary producers under the age of 35…
Friday 30 June 2017 The Andrews Labor Government hasn’t got a population plan for Victoria but today they have restarted the old Regional Living promotional campaign they axed three years ago. Comment attributable to Peter Walsh “Daniel Andrews might have dusted off the old Regional Living website but the Premier for Melbourne still doesn’t have…
Thursday 24th June 2017 It is a pleasure to join this debate and not because you are going Ray but because I want to say a few words of appreciation. On behalf of The Nationals particularly myself but also previous leaders which include Peter Ross-Edwards Pat McNamara and Peter Ryan thank you very much for…
Thursday 29th June 2017 Grants allowing grassrooots sporting clubs to update their equipment upskill volunteers and coaches improve their operational effectiveness and introduce new participants are now open for applications. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has encouraged all local clubs and organisations to apply for round one of the…
Thursday 29 June 2017 Victoria is the fastest growing state in Australia. In 2016 our state grew by 146 000 people – the highest growth rate of any state in living memory. In the past month alone an additional 10 500 people have become residents – that’s equivalent to the population of my home town…