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FUN RUN FOR LOCAL KIDS

‘FUN RUN FOR LOCAL KIDS’ GATHERS MOMENTUM July 30, 2013 A new fundraising initiative for sick children in the Wellington Shire has surpassed the $20,000 mark and there is still four weeks to go. Event organiser Sporting Legends is hoping to make the ‘Fun Run for Local...

COBB VISIT

AGRICULTURE FORUM IN STRATFORD NEXT THURSDAY July 26, 2013 Shadow Agriculture and Food Security Minister John Cobb will host a forum in Stratford next Thursday, August 1, to discuss the future of agriculture in Australia. Mr Cobb will be touring the region with The...

FRINGE BENEFITS TAX

LOCAL BUSINESSES REJECT FRINGE BENEFITS TAX CHANGES July 24, 2013 Kevin Rudd’s plan to alter the fringe benefits tax (FBT) has been heavily rejected by Gippsland car dealers and leasing businesses. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said a number of...

BISHOP VISIT

CAPACITY CROWDS FOR BRONWYN BISHOP VISIT July 23, 2013 Political veteran Bronwyn Bishop attracted capacity crowds at functions in Gippsland this week where she highlighted the need for a change in Federal Government. Ms Bishop spoke at community forums in Morwell and...

FIXING COUNTRY ROADS

HOGAN AND CHESTER HIGHLIGHT BENEFITS OF ROADS TO RECOVERY PROGRAM July 19, 2013 The Nationals Candidate for Page Kevin Hogan has stressed the importance of ongoing road and bridge funding to address a backlog of infrastructure projects in the region. Mr Hogan today...