Woolies must keep promise to the Goulburn Valley

Tuesday 8 November 2016 Woolworths said in 2014 they would stand with SPC Ardmona suppliers “for the long-term” yet today there are reports they might break that promise just two years in. We were reassured at the time that the supermarket giant would “bring certainty” and “confidence” to farmers but now they appear to be…

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Letter to the Editor (Wild Dog Bounty Backflip)

Monday 31 October 2016 Dear Editor Wild dogs destroy our livestock and native animals and take an emotional toll on our farmers. This is not new so it beggars belief that our city-centric Labor Government have spent two years dismantling Victoria’s Wild Dog Control program. Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford wasted two years playing politics with…

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Sustainable Water Management Grants Open

Thursday 27 October 2016 Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for grants of up to $150 000 to implement sustainable water management practices. A total of $2.3 million is available for sporting and recreation facilities in 10 municipalities including Gannawarra and Loddon Shires.…

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The Nationals To Celebrate In Cohuna

Wednesday 26 October 2016 The contribution of the Leitchville and Cohuna communities to conservative politics in Victoria will be reminisced at a drinks function next month in celebration of 100 years of continuous service by The Nationals. The Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said the function was part of…

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Wild Dog Bounty Backflip

Wednesday 26 October 2016 Wild dog numbers are out of control because the Andrews Labor Government spent two years playing politics with an effective program set up by the former Liberal-Nationals government. Jaala Pulford was very wrong and very arrogant to ignore the advice of farmers who are dealing with the impact of devastating wild…

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Loddon Shire Schools Receive Maintenance Funding

Tuesday 25th October 2016 Two schools in the Loddon Shire will receive funding under the Planned Maintenance Program  according to Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh. The funding will provide the two schools with a total of $231 000 to improve their facilities. The two schools that have received funding…

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Schools Receive Maintenance Funding

Monday 24th October 2016 Two Echuca primary schools will receive funding under the Planned Maintenance Program  according to Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh. The funding will provide the two schools with a total of $294 000 to improve their facilities. The two schools that have received funding from this…

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Dan’s dairy grants put more pressure on farmers

Thursday 20 October 2016 Help for dairy farmers struggling through the industry downturn is overdue Shadow Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh said. “Daniel Andrews has announced grants that he said would extend assistance to our dairy farmers but there are 4200 dairy farms in Victoria and his program will only extend to 360 applicants ”…

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Who Will Pay for Dan’s Pipe Dreams?

Wednesday 19 October 2016 Background The Victorian Government today released “˜Water for Victoria’ a plan for Victoria’s water supply. Quotes attributable to Shadow Minister for Water Peter Walsh Labor’s water plan will see more people paying for Dan Andrew’s desal plant. Turning on the desal plant and sending water east north or west means customers…

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Bills Introduced to Victorian Parliament

Sunday 16 October 2016 Dear Editor Bills introduced to Victorian Parliament week ending October 14 2016 Last week five Bills were introduced to the Victorian Parliament which may be of interest to Murray Plains electorate residents. The Bills are as follows: “¢ Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 “¢ State Taxation Acts Further Amendment Bill 2016…

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Storages hit 70% and confirm Dan’s desal disaster

Friday 14 October 2016 Melbourne’s water storages have hit 70 per cent today but Melbourne households will still have to pay for Daniel Andrews’ wasteful $27 million desal water order. Quotes attributable to Peter Walsh Shadow Minister for Water “Today Daniel Andrews has shown he doesn’t care that he’s forcing up water bills and making…

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Volunteer Emergency Services Grants Available

Thursday 13th October 2016 A new grants stream to provide new equipment updated facilities and further education and training is now open to Victoria’s emergency services personnel. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said the Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants Program was open to brigades units clubs and volunteers from…

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Member for Northern Victoria Luke O’Sullivan

Thursday 13 October 2016 The people of Northern Victoria finally have full representation in parliament after Daniel Andrews backed down and allowed a joint sitting to swear in Luke O’Sullivan as The Nationals’ new MP in the Legislative Council. Daniel Andrews had been bullying the Parliament since August 16 but was forced to back down…

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More Police Needed for Smaller Communities

Wednesday 12th October 2016 The crime wave and law and order crisis is not just a Melbourne issue according to Leader of the Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh. In State Parliament this week Mr Walsh said a shortage of 24 hour policing resources is putting public safety at risk in small rural…

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