The Nationals’ member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy has slammed the Allan Labor Government in his budget reply speech in Parliament, for failing to properly plan for Victoria’s long-term water security; warning Labor continues to ignore practical infrastructure solutions while regional communities face mounting pressure from buybacks, rising water costs and climate uncertainty. Mr McCurdy is again shining a light on the Big Buffalo dam expansion, of which he believes is the k

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, says the Allan Labor Government’s latest State Budget proves once again that regional Victoria and the agricultural sector are not a priority. Mr McCurdy said Labor’s headline announcement of $84 million for agriculture was misleading, with almost three-quarters of that funding already allocated to bushfire recovery support announced months ago. “Victorian farmers deserve honesty, not creative accounting,” Mr McCurdy said.

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy has recognised two of the Ovens Valley’s premier community events in State Parliament last week, highlighting their importance in supporting local tourism, businesses and community spirit across the region. Mr McCurdy said it brought him great joy to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of the Bright Rotary Club and Fenella O’Sullivan following another successful Bright Autumn Festival. “The Bright Autumn Festival continues t

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has congratulated two outstanding Wangaratta hospitality venues following their success at the 2026 AHA (Vic) State Awards for Excellence. Mr McCurdy praised the achievements of Old Town and Country Tavern and Old Faithfulls Brew Bar, saying the awards were a testament to the passion, professionalism and community spirit of local hospitality operators. “What a fantastic result for Wangaratta and our region,” Mr McCurdy said

Community safety across the Ovens Valley will be strengthened under a Liberal and Nationals Government, with a commitment to recruit an additional 3,000 Victoria Police officers and restore reduced police station hours. The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, said local communities are increasingly concerned as police numbers decline while crime continues to rise under the Allan Labor Government. “Across regional Victoria, including towns throughout the Ovens Vall

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has delivered a scathing assessment of the State Budget, labelling the government fiscally illiterate and the outcome underwhelming at best for regional Victorians. Mr McCurdy said the government’s much-touted $727 million surplus is meaningless when set against a debt mountain forecast to reach almost $200 billion. “This is smoke and mirrors. A tiny surplus doesn’t undo years of financial mismanagement when Victorians are

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, says confirmation that Yarrawonga College P–12 will receive $9.29 million in the upcoming State Budget brings some long-awaited progress after more than a decade of advocacy. Mr McCurdy said he has been fighting for the completion of Stage 3 since 2014, with the project now stretching beyond 15 years. “It’s a relief to finally see funding committed after so many years of pushing for this project,” Mr McCurdy said. “However,

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has criticised the Allan Labor Government for boasting about new hospital announcements while existing regional health services remain underfunded and under enormous pressure. Mr McCurdy said while Labor celebrates projects in Melbourne’s growth corridors and selected regional centres, communities like Cobram are still waiting for basic lifesaving services. “Labor loves flashy announcements and ribbon-cutting opportunities,

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has condemned the Allan Labor Government’s latest roads announcement as a hollow political stunt, saying Victorians are paying the price for years of neglect, underfunding and incompetence. Mr McCurdy said the Government’s own figures expose the reality behind the spin, with 91 per cent of Victorian roads rated “poor” or “very poor” in 2024. “After 12 years of Labor, almost every road across this state has been run into the

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, says that if elected, a Nationals' and Liberals Government will introduce the toughest possible penalties to protect Victoria’s war memorials and religious, cultural and historic sites from vandalism and desecration. Under the proposed plan, offenders who deliberately damage or deface these sacred places would face up to 10 years’ jail, depending on the seriousness of the offence, and be required to fully fund repairs and r