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By Emma Kae - 12th June 2001 - Back to News

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• Rising crime rates in Gippsland shows Victoria Labor government needs to boost rural police presence and resources
  O'Brien, argues that insufficient police resources are contributing to this problem and that the government's urban-focused approach is neglecting rural community safety.
• Latrobe City records highest crime rate in regional Victoria as Andrews Labor government fails to address lack of police resources
  Latest data reveals Latrobe has the highest crime rate in regional Victoria. The Nationals Member for Morwell urges the Andrews government to allocate more police resources to the Valley.
• Turns out it is a crime for member of Victorian parliament to talk about taxation policy
  We should change and have a look at the policies that we have, and have a discussion about tax policy.
• Safety concerns as public transport-related crime surges 41% in Victoria with incidents disproportionately impacting Gippsland
  Danny O'Brien expresses safety concerns as Victoria's public transport-related crime surges 41%, per Crime Statistics Agency data. Incidents disproportionately impact Gippsland, with 360 reported cases in 2022.
• More police and PSO resources to addressing growing crime and safety concerns in Latrobe Valley urged by Martin Cameron
  Martin Cameron urged for increased police and PSO resources in Latrobe Valley due to rising crime rates, emphasising the community's need for safety measures and plans to continue discussions with the Police Minister.
• More police needed in South Gippsland as crime spikes 66.6% since Victorian Labor took office
  Requesting increased police resources for South Gippsland due to rising crime rates, burglaries, and inadequate emergency response, aiming for greater security and support in a vulnerable area.
• Pressing need for urgent action to combat surging crime rates in Latrobe Valley revealed by recent data
  Recent data reveals a pressing need for urgent action to combat the surging crime rates in Latrobe Valley, emphasising the necessity of enhanced police presence and resources, urging the government to address this issue promptly.
• Anglicare Victoria continues to supporting young people in Latrobe Valley stay away from crime via Youth Crime Prevention Grants program
  Through the Andrews Labor Government Youth Crime Prevention Grants program (YCPG), Anglicare Victoria has been awarded $350,000 to continue helping young people find pathways away from offending.
• Lang Lang needs more police and CCTV funding to address rising crime and Allan Labor government inaction
  Lang Lang residents' concerns were raised in state parliament by Melina Bath, demanding increased police presence and CCTV funding due to rising crime, emphasising the need for action and criticising the Labor government's failures.
• Petition for increased police resources in Latrobe Valley amid rising crime launched by Martin Cameron
  Martin Cameron, Member for Morwell, launches a petition for increased police and PSO resources in Latrobe Valley due to rising crime and safety concerns reported by local businesses and residents.
• Danny O'Brien frustrated by Allan Labor government inaction and deflecting on crime in South Gippsland
  Danny O'Brien voices frustration over Allan Labor government's inaction on rising crime rates. Despite concerns raised in Parliament, the government's response lacks substance, pointing fingers instead of addressing issues.
• Victoria's family violence crisis continues to worsen according to Independent Crime Statistics Agency
  Family violence offences in Victoria have reached harrowing highs.
• Martin Cameron seeks urgent meeting with Police Minister Anthony Carbines over to alarming Latrobe crime statistics
  Martin Cameron is calling for an immediate meeting with Police Minister Anthony Carbines in response to the escalating crime rates in Latrobe, emphasising the need for enhanced resources to ensure regional safety.
• Let Latrobe City know how satisfied you are with maintenance by completing survey before 19 September 2022
  Latrobe City Council's presentation maintenance services survey now open.
• How Gippsland water supply is balanced by with community safety explained by Southern Rural Water
  Southern Rural Water explains how they manage water supply and flow as well as community safety.
• Not clear how Gippsland and Latrobe Valley hospitals performing during a pandemic after health services fail to finalise annual reports
  The community has no clear idea of how local regional hospitals are performing during a pandemic after nearly 60 country health services failed to finalise their annual reports.
• How Workforce Australia is another iteration of the Commonwealth Employment Service and how it will help
  Everyone needs a little bit of help, a little bit of a push, a little bit of education, a little bit of training and a little bit of support sometimes.
• How Wellington Shire helps communities rebuild and stay strong after disasters
  Wellington Shire Council supports resilience after disasters through local Community Recovery Committees, focusing on hall upgrades, mental health training, emergency guides, and enhancing preparedness via collaborative sessions.
• How Labor is helping regional communities like Gippsland recover from storms
  Funding made available to help communities recover from the storm.
• How Labor's tax hike will slug Gippsland farmers, families and businesses
  Victorians pay the highest land taxes in Australia, but still the government is hiking them up even further.
• How water is shared fairly to people explained by Southern Rural Water
  Purpose of legislation is to ensure water is efficiently used and conserved and properly managed for the benefit of all Victorians.
• See how Baw Baw Shire Council 2023 Community Satisfaction Survey results compare to Local Government Sector Averages
  2023 marked Baw Baw Shire Council's successes in art centers, libraries, public spaces, recreation, waste management, and sustainability, with ongoing efforts highlighted by Mayor Annemarie McCabe.
• Options on how urgent animal complaints, dog attacks and aggressive or dangerous dog are managed being explored by Latrobe City Council
  Council unanimously passed a Notice of Motion to receive a report, at a future council meeting, that considers council officer's response to dog attacks in Latrobe City.
• Online guide on how Gippslanders can live sustainably from Wellington Shire Council
  Information on how to live sustainably is now easier to find thanks to an upgrade of Wellington Shire Council's online resources for local residents and businesses.
• Workshop on how to win government business in Bairnsdale on 20 July 2022
  Workshop that will give local business opportunity on how to win work on major government infrastructure and construction projects.
• Tips on how to avoid swooping birds for spring 2022 in Gippsland
  Spring has arrived which means the season for swooping birds is also here.
• Tragic story of how respected psychiatrist Dr Monique forced to close her practice due to COVID mandates
  Russell Broadbent, Member for Monash, highlights the plight of Dr. Monique, a respected psychiatrist forced to close her practice due to COVID mandates, advocating for an end to such injustices.
• Melina Bath questions how bureaucracy hindered CFA volunteers from conducting backburns in East Gippsland during 2019-2020 bushfires
  During the 2019-20 bushfires, government bureaucracy hindered CFA volunteers from conducting backburns in East Gippsland. The minister aims to rely on experts and involve community input for effective fire management decisions.
• Business breakfast on how to attract and retain staff with employment expert Catherine Bell on 10 October at RACV Inverloch Resort
  Local business owners and managers are welcomed to partake in a breakfast event, fostering networking and gaining innovative insights into recruitment and retention.
• Information session on how local businesses can get $5,000 subsidy to train person for digital job on 22 March 2023
  Victorian govt's Digital Jobs program offers $5k wage subsidy for 12-week work placement to build business digital capability.
• Nature-based experiences showing the recovery from bushfires from Gippsland High Country Tours and Inala Nature Tours
  The journey, a collaboration between Gippsland High Country Tours and Inala Nature Tours, is filled with bucket list items - the hidden gems you might not realise you need on your list yet.
• Vital to know exactly how Care Reform Bill 2022 proposition will affect Gippsland aged-care facilities
  Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022
• Issues unresolved on how to stop enormous damage and distress from Traralgon Creek major flooding
  Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has raised in Parliament this week ongoing concerns from the local community with respect to the impact of the June 2021 floods.
• Russell Broadbent discusses how solely relying on increased productivity from women overlooks undervalued essential unpaid work
  Women's Economic Equality Taskforce suggests leveraging women's full potential for economic growth, but relying solely on their increased productivity overlooks the undervalued essential unpaid work they perform.
• Vaccine injury awareness: How Michael's life changed after AstraZeneca jab and injustice in vaccine injury cases
  Russell Broadbent shares Michael's story, a fit and healthy 33-year-old self-employed electrician before and after his AstraZeneca jab.
• Young people encouraged to apply and join the Latrobe City Youth Council for 2023
  Young people aged between 14 to18 years old with ideas and energy about how to make our city a better place are encouraged to apply for the Latrobe City Youth Council.
• Community ideas wanted on how to best showcase regional Victoria during 2026 Commonwealth Games
  Deputy Premier and Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery Jacinta Allan visited Morwell today to call for community ideas about how to best showcase regional Victoria as part of 2026 Commonwealth Games.
• Proposals and ideas wanted on how to best use federal funding from 'Local Jobs Program' for Gippsland
  Support program on improving jobseeker skills and employment pathways.
• Jaclyn Symes Minister for Emergency Services explains how 000 calls are sometimes sent to recorded message service and failing Gippslanders who need an immediate response
  The Minister clarified that ESTA hasn't used recorded messages for emergencies in over a year. Calls pass through Telstra initially, where such messages might occur due to high demand. The Minister aligns with the PAEC response.
• South Gippsland Shire Council explains how rates work for residents with short explanatory video
  Confused about rates and how rates work? Watch the short explanatory video.
• Have your say online to end violence against women at the National summit on women's safety
  Russell Broadbent is encouraging you to have your say on the next National Plan to end violence against women and their children.
• Have your say on performance Gippsland Water as part of their annual community report
  Gippsland Water invites you to share your thoughts on Gippsland Water performance.
• You can't trust Labor to deliver for the regions, says Leader of Victorian Nationals Peter Walsh MP
  Today's Federal Budget will demonstrate yet again that Daniel Andrews and Labor can't be trusted to deliver the investment regional Victoria deserves.
• 'Detox Your Home' available at Koonwarra and Wonthaggi Transfer Stations on Sunday 31 October
  Highly toxic items, such as chemicals, should never be put in your rubbish bins or poured down the drain. You can drop off household chemicals at our free Detox Your Home events, held around Victoria.
• Thank you to Peter Marshall as a Keeper of the Springs and our 156,000 Australian government public servants
  Russell Broadbent appreciates the 'Keeper of the Springs' and those who work as public servants.