The Victorian Labor Government should not force Horsham Rural City Council to choose between bushfire recovery and its fair share of funding for other important community infrastructure. The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has backed Horsham Rural City Mayor Brian Klowss in calling for the government to ensure funding provided to rebuild community assets…
One of Ben Carroll’s first acts as Premier has been to fine farmers for protecting their own land, livestock and livelihoods. Twelve farmers opposing VNI West have reportedly been issued $814 fines for refusing VicGrid access to their properties. Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said it was a cruel…
The Carroll Labor Government must urgently explain communication failures that hampered emergency responses during the past summer’s devastating bushfires and guarantee the issues are fixed before the upcoming fire season. New reports have revealed critical digital mapping and communication systems failed firefighters during a bushfire that impacted Streatham, Carranballac and Skipton in January, raising serious…
