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…
DetailsThursday 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.…
DetailsWednesday 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…
DetailsWednesday 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…
DetailsTuesday 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…
DetailsMonday 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…
DetailsThursday 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 ”…
DetailsWednesday 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…
DetailsMonday 17th October 2016 The Kyabram P-12 School Chaplaincy Program celebrated fifteen years of providing student welfare services at a dinner held in Kyabram last week. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said the night was a great success with almost 200 guests attending to acknowledge and celebrate the value…
DetailsSunday 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…
DetailsFriday 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…
DetailsThursday 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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