Sykes: Taxi fare subsidy increase welcome but……
21-Nov-2008
Nationals Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes has welcomed the increases in multipurpose taxi fare subsidies announced this week by the State Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky but he was disappointed that not all recommendations of the Essential
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Ryan urges Gippsland to rally behind relocation
21-Nov-2008
Money from the Federal Government’s $300 million regional infrastructure program should be used to help fund the planned Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan said today.
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Community concern over staff shortages at Mooroopna Police Station
21-Nov-2008
After an approach from the combined service clubs of Mooroopna, State Member for Shepparton Jeanette Powell is again calling on the State Government to review the Mooroopna Police Station and its staffing levels.
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Increase in taxi subsidy - Jasper
20-Nov-2008
People with disabilities and the elderly will benefit from an increase in the Multi Purpose Taxi Program caps, The Nationals Member for Murray Valley, Ken Jasper, said today.
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Sykes: Link and Learn Grants Program
20-Nov-2008
The Nationals Member for Benalla Bill Sykes is encouraging community-based organisations in Primary Care Partnerships to apply for grants under the Link and Learn Grants Program 2008-09.
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Mokbel money could bolster police numbers: Drum
20-Nov-2008
The unexpected windfall of about $60 million seized from the Mokbel estate could be used to boost police presence in some areas, Nationals MP for Northern Victoria Region, Damian Drum, has suggested to State Parliament.
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Audit shows Labor has dropped the ball on school maintenance: Sykes
20-Nov-2008
The Nationals Member for Benalla Bill Sykes has criticised the Brumby Government for failing to adequately fund the maintenance of schools in Victoria’s north-east.
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Labor evades fare compensation for disabled, seniors
20-Nov-2008
Leader of The Nationals and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan has welcomed a State Government move to improve taxi services for elderly and disabled Gippslanders, but said he was concerned the reforms didn’t go far enough.
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Expanded telephone counselling helps country people
20-Nov-2008
Access to counselling services for country people has been enhanced with the extension of a telephone crisis support service.
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Govt must support CBD safety initiatives
19-Nov-2008
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has used his debate on Victoria’s Liquor Control Reform Bill to renew calls for increased safety measures in Traralgon’s entertainment precinct.
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Mallee community legend
19-Nov-2008
Woomelang Post Office proprietor Bev Wall’s Victorian Town Hero award is well-deserved.
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Equity needed in schools funding - Jasper
19-Nov-2008
The Nationals Member for Murray Valley, Ken Jasper, is supporting representations from independent schools seeking an increase in State Government funding to match the increase provided to State Schools to cover increases in teachers’ salaries.
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Government fails to provide safety for local communities
19-Nov-2008
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has called on the Federal Government to invest in local community safety projects and to protect young people during busy times like ‘schoolies week’.
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