Bath adds voice to calls for a new Hazelwood North fire station
The long-standing Hazelwood North Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigade, with nearly a century of community service urgently needs a new fire station to replace its
Premier approves shooting of koalas by snipers
The Allan Labor Government has approved the use of helicopter-based snipers to shoot up to 750 koalas in Budj Bim National Park, in what is
Rampant ‘ghost camping’ impacts small businesses and families
The Allan Labor Government must urgently find a solution to its disastrous free camping policy, with “ghost camping” is set to continue across the Easter
The Nationals back aerospace technology development for Gippsland
The Nationals have expressed support for the proposed Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct development at Latrobe Regional Airport. Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath and Member
Detested Emergency Services Levy stalls in parliament
Labor’s deeply flawed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) has stalled in state parliament after the Allan Government suspended debate when it couldn’t garner the
Bath’s personal pilgrimage to Anzac Cove
The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath will visit Anzac Cove to pay her respects to the fallen soldiers who landed on 25 April
Bath calls for Landcare funding increase in state budget
The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, has issued an urgent call for Labor’s Minister for Environment to increase funding for Landcare Victoria. Speaking
Silverleaves coastal erosion crisis debated in state parliament
The Save Silverleaves petition debate has occurred in state parliament led by The Nationals’ Melina Bath MP. Ms Bath said it was time for a
Labor fails to increase funding Lifeline Victoria
The Allan Labor Government is failing to provide critical mental health support for Victorians in crisis. The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, slammed
Chaotic, flawed, incompetent – Labor’s Commonwealth Games hoax
The Select Committee investigating the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games handed down its final report heavily criticising the Allan Government for its incompetence and failures
Media statement on Labor’s paltry coastal erosion funding
“The Allan Labor Government’s recent $10 million funding announcement for coastal erosion mitigation falls critically short of addressing the urgent challenges facing six vulnerable Victorian
Bail laws remain weaker than 12 months ago
Victorian bail laws remain weaker than they were 12 months ago despite Allan Labor Government’s Bail Bill passing state parliament. During the debate, Labor was
Wattle Bank residents win commitment for road safety review at notorious intersection
In a win for Wattle Bank residents, a road safety review has been secured for the notorious Lynnes Road and Inverloch-Kongwak Road intersection. The announcement
Landcare Grant applications open
The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath is encouraging local volunteer groups to apply for Victorian Landcare Grants. The 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants aim
Regional women stripped of access to free CBD hospital accommodation by Labor
The Allan Labor Government has closed the free family accommodation at the Royal Women’s Hospital disadvantaging sick rural and regional women and parents of newborn
Animal Justice Party and Labor back ideology over farmers again
Labor sided with Animal Justice Party (AJP) in state parliament by agreeing to review authority to control wildlife (ATCW) permits instead of backing Victorian famers.
Bath bats for Old Port walking track
The Nationals’ Melina Bath MP has called on the Allan Government to fast track funding to reopen the Old Port walking track in Port Albert.
Landcare showcase held at state parliament
Landcare and Friends of groups have put on a display at state parliament this week transforming Queens Hall into a leafy green haven. The Landcare
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