The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has slammed the Allan Labor Government’s latest emergency services announcement as a political stunt, saying communities across Ovens Valley are being left behind. Mr McCurdy said the broader $365 million investment into CFA and forest firefighting services has been packaged as support for volunteers, but in reality fails to address the chronic shortfalls faced by regional brigades. “Families, farmers and small businesses a

As ANZAC Day approaches, communities across the Ovens Valley will once again gather in the stillness of dawn, united in remembrance. In towns both large and small, from our local memorials to the quiet country cenotaphs, there is a shared understanding of what this day means. It is not just a date on the calendar, but a deeply personal moment for many families. Stories of service, sacrifice and loss are woven through generations, carried in old photographs, medals, and the na

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, says enough is enough, backing a decisive plan to tackle rising crime and restore safety in communities across regional Victoria. Mr McCurdy said families and business owners throughout the Ovens Valley are increasingly feeling the impact of a system that is failing to hold repeat offenders to account. “People don’t feel as safe as they used to, whether that’s at home, at work or out in their community,” Mr McCurdy said. “T

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is urging the Allan Labor Government to fully fund the long-overdue Stage 3 redevelopment at Yarrawonga College P–12 in the upcoming May State Budget. “This project has been a high priority since 2014. Stage 3 will finally unite the school on one campus, giving all students from prep to Year 12 access to modern facilities and resources,” Mr McCurdy said. “Yarrawonga is one of the fastest-growing towns in regional Victoria,

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has expressed deep disappointment following Premier Jacinta Allan’s cabinet reshuffle, warning it raises more questions than answers on integrity and accountability. Mr McCurdy said Victorians, particularly those in regional communities such as Ovens Valley, would be rightly concerned about the continued links to the CFMEU, given the staggering $15 billion of taxpayer money that has flowed into major projects plagued by all

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has raised urgent safety concerns about the intersection of Murray Valley Highway and Frank Drive in Yarrawonga, warning that increasing traffic is putting local families at risk. Mr McCurdy said the intersection, which services major retailers including Bunnings and Aldi, has become increasingly dangerous, with reports of near misses occurring almost daily and accidents happening on a weekly basis. “With Bunnings operatin

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has renewed his call for the Victorian Government to provide urgent funding in the upcoming State Budget for the Cobram Football Netball Clubrooms. “The Cobram Football Netball Club, also known as the Cobram Tigers, is at the heart of our community, supporting everyone from young players just starting out to long-time club members,” Mr McCurdy said. Established in 1883, the Cobram Tigers are one of the oldest and most succe