The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is encouraging neighbourhood houses, food relief providers and community organisations across the electorate to apply for funding through the Victorian Government's Community Food Security Program. Mr McCurdy said demand for food relief continued to grow as more families across North East Victoria struggled under relentless cost-of-living pressures. "More people are turning to local community organisations for help because

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is encouraging local students to take part in the 2026 Parliament Prize competition, with entries now officially open for Victorian students from Grade 5 through to Year 12. The annual competition invites students to imagine they are a Member of Parliament and deliver a 90-second statement on an issue important to them and their community. Mr McCurdy said the initiative was a fantastic opportunity for young people across th

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is again calling on the Victorian Government to ensure Markwood families who lost their homes in the December 2025 bushfires are not left behind. Mr McCurdy raised the issue in Parliament last week for the second time in as many months, asking the Minister for Emergency Services whether Markwood will be prioritised under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements schedule. Mr McCurdy said it was unacceptable that two Markwo

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has highlighted the availability of new livestock biosecurity grants that may benefit farmers and agricultural organisations across regional Victoria. The 2026 Livestock Biosecurity Fund Grants Program will support initiatives that help prevent, monitor and control pests and diseases affecting livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and honeybees. Mr McCurdy said biosecurity plays a critical role in protecting animal

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, today in Parliament called on the Victorian Government to urgently broaden the eligibility criteria for business support grants to ensure all affected businesses across the Ovens Valley receive the assistance they deserve. Mr McCurdy said while Porepunkah businesses were grateful to receive support following what has been a very difficult 50 days, many surrounding communities including Bright, Wandiligong and Ovens have bee

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has expressed relief at today’s announcement of financial support for local...

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has called on the Allan Labor Government to urgently deliver targeted support to...

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has today called on the Treasurer in Parliament to urgently deliver an economic...

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

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 The Nationals’ Member for Oven’s Valley, Tim McCurdy, is urging all local cricket clubs to apply for the...