The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has called on the Allan Labor Government to urgently intervene to save the Falls Creek childcare and kindergarten service, which is facing possible closure following a recent review. Speaking in Parliament this week, Mr McCurdy said the situation was deeply concerning and risked the future of families, businesses and the year-round community at Falls Creek. “Falls Creek is not just a winter destination, it’s a year-round co

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has joined in celebrating National Carers Week 2025 (12–18 October), paying tribute to the more than 750,000 unpaid carers across Victoria who provide essential care and support to family members and loved ones. Mr McCurdy said National Carers Week is an important time to recognise the compassion and commitment of unpaid carers, people who often put their own needs aside to care for others. “Unpaid carers are the backbone o

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is encouraging locals to get involved in this year’s 43rd Victorian Seniors Festival, running throughout October 2025. The annual festival celebrates the invaluable contribution older Victorians make to our communities, offering a month of free and low-cost events that promote connection, activity, and positive ageing. Mr McCurdy said the festival is a wonderful opportunity for older residents to stay social and try somethi

The Nation al s' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for its ongoing failure to address Victoria’s worsening housing affordability crisis, as new figures reveal regional renters are being pushed to breaking point. According to the Government’s own March Quarter 2025 Rental Report, median rents in regional Victoria have soared by 6 per cent in the past 12 months – rising to $460 per week; compared to a 3.7 per cent increase in Melbourne

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is encouraging local multicultural organisations to apply for funding through the Multicultural Festivals and Events Grant Program. The program offers grants of up to $50,000 to support community groups in delivering cultural festivals and events, with applications closing on 23 October 2025. Mr McCurdy said this funding provides an important opportunity for multicultural groups across the Ovens Valley. “Our multicultural o

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is encouraging local communities to get behind Legacy Week, running from August 31...

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is urging local community groups and organisations to apply for VicHealth’s Growing...

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has sounded the alarm over deeply concerning legislation that would grant government...

As Victoria marks Homelessness Week (August 4–10) under the national theme “Homelessness Action Now” , The Nationals Member for Ovens...

As National Stroke Week (August 4–10) gets underway, The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is encouraging locals to take...

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has expressed deep disappointment at the Allan Labor Government’s decision to block...

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for failing to act on growing safety concerns...

Community organisations across the Ovens Valley are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of the 2025–26 Community Food Relief...

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is encouraging young local farmers to take advantage of the 2025 Young Farmer...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Across northern Victoria, farming families are being pushed aside by a government more focused on fast-tracking its...

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has called out the Allan Labor Government for abandoning regional families, after it...

The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, and Shadow Minister for Water, Tim McCurdy have expressed relief at the long-overdue...

The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has welcomed Goulburn Murray Water’s (GMW) objection to the controversial Meadow Creek...

The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has renewed his call for a permanent dialysis unit in Cobram, as heartbreaking...

Celebrating community and reconciliation Dear Editor, This Sunday the 1st of June, the Wangaratta community will come together to...