Dear Editor, September 29 is National Police Remembrance Day, also observed as Blue Ribbon Day, a moment for our community to reflect on the dedication and sacrifice of police officers who have lost their lives in service. This day is especially poignant for our region following the tragic deaths of Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart. Their commitment to keeping Victorians safe will always be remembered. Across the sta

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has joined Senator Bridget McKenzie in Dederang today to stand alongside disheartened locals, following the announcement of a $453 million battery storage facility in the Kiewa Valley. Mr McCurdy said the community was devastated to learn of the approval, not from their Premier in person, but by postcard from China, where Jacinta Allan made the announcement while promoting her “China strategy”. “Locals deserved honesty and

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has condemned the Allan Labor Government for slashing youth crime prevention funding at a time when regional communities are facing a statewide crime crisis. Mr McCurdy said Labor’s record shows a drastic cut in support, with youth crime prevention funding dropping from almost $13 million annually between 2014 and 2022 to just $541,000 a year over the past three years. “In contrast to Labor’s neglect, The Nationals have a r

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has today spoken in Parliament to honour the lives of Detective Leading Senior...