The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has paid tribute in Parliament, to the official turning of the sod for the Yarrawonga Multipurpose Stadium, marking the beginning of a landmark project that will deliver lasting benefits for local families, sporting clubs and the wider community. Mr McCurdy said it was a proud moment to see construction finally commence after years of advocacy and dedication from passionate local supporters. "This project has been many year

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has acknowledged the decision to abandon proposed caps on the number of firearms a licensed owner can possess, describing it as a victory for common sense and the thousands of responsible firearm owners across regional Victoria. Mr McCurdy said the outcome reflected the strong advocacy of farmers, recreational shooters, sporting clubs and industry groups who made their concerns known throughout the consultation process. “Th

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, says Premier Jacinta Allan's latest announcement on anti-corruption reforms is a clear case of too little, too late. For years, Victorians have watched allegations of criminal activity, intimidation and corruption emerge from government-funded Big Build projects, while the Allan Labor Government failed to act. Now, after mounting pressure, led by The Liberals and the Nationals and growing scrutiny over the CFMEU scandal, th

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has again called on the Allan Labor Government in Parliament, to provide certainty around funding needed to make the PET scanner at Northeast Health Wangaratta compliant, with the issue still unresolved years after concerns were first raised. The PET scanner upgrade is critical to ensuring patients across the North East can continue accessing life-saving diagnostic services for cancer and other serious illnesses closer to ho

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, said regional Victoria had been overlooked for far too long, with communities across the Ovens Valley continually missing out on critical infrastructure investment while Melbourne receives the lion’s share of government spending. Mr McCurdy said a future National's and Liberals Government would restore fairness through a new Fair Share Guarantee, ensuring regional Victoria receives 25 per cent of all new government infrastr

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.