Tomorrow we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during the First World War and honour the sacrifices of those service men and women who helped forge our national identity. I hope you will all take the time to remember the sacrifices made by these men and women, and all service personnel […]

  This week the Andrews Labor Government delivered their first budget.While there wasn’t much in it for the Shepparton District it’s important to note that 96 per cent of the budget was fulfilling election promises made to marginal seats.That said we can look forward to the Goulburn Valley Health redevelopment plan being finalised, with $1 […]

    Volunteers are the lifeblood of this community and I would like to thank all the people in this district who roll up their sleeves and donate their time. Today marks the end of National Volunteer Week and I spent Friday morning with some of the wonderful volunteers at the Caroline Chisholm Celebrating Volunteers […]

    A short but very full week in parliament.On Tuesday morning I met with the Family and Community Development Committee for our weekly meeting.The committee will be hearing from the public advocate, community visitors and a senior practitioner (disability) next Monday as part of the public hearings.In parliament we paid tribute to former Victorian […]