Rudd hears but will he learn?

Posted by on June 29, 2008, 5:00pm, 334 views, Leave a comment

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the voters in Gippsland have sent his government a message. Read more

Nats show some grit in Gippsland

Posted by on June 29, 2008, 11:07am, 235 views, Leave a comment

Darren Chester celebrates The National Party exceeded most expectations to comfortably retain Gippsland at Saturday’s by-election.

The seven percent swing against Labor will cause some headaches for Kevin Rudd and his spin doctors.

Although Labor was never going to win the seat, they would have expected to hold their ground. Read more

Apathy in Gippsland

Posted by on June 5, 2008, 3:53pm, 225 views, Leave a comment

I’ve just returned from four days in the Latrobe Valley where I visited my parents. Read more

Double talk from Nelson

Posted by Michael on May 21, 2008, 10:05am, 245 views, Leave a comment

Campaigning in Gippsland today, Opposition leader Brendan Nelson talked up giving voters a choice between the Coalition parties.
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Rudd claims underdog status

Posted by Michael on May 21, 2008, 8:33am, 259 views, Leave a comment

Kevin Rudd has staked a claim for underdog status in the Gippsland by-election.
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Lakes funding announced

Posted by on May 15, 2008, 5:17pm, 243 views, Leave a comment

The Australian reports the Federal Government has committed $5.3million towards improving water quality in the Gippsland Lakes ahead of next month’s by-election.

The measure is part of $2.2billion over five years contained in Labor’s Caring for Country initiative, which has replaced a range of Coalition programs.

Environment Minister Peter Garrett said Caring for Country would cut red tape and focus natural resource investment on national priorities.

“We want communities to put their energies into practical on-the-ground action, not filling out forms,” he said.

The Government says regional bodies will receive guaranteed funding of at least 60 per cent of the historical average to secure their operations under Caring for Country.

Comment: Sounds good to invest in projects, rather than bureaucracy. This should be well received in the electorate.

Motherhood statements

Posted by on May 12, 2008, 9:38pm, 233 views, Leave a comment

Duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale is on every candidate’s policy list, according to the Latrobe Valley Express. Read more

Blow to Libs in Gippsland

Posted by on May 12, 2008, 9:31pm, 455 views, Leave a comment

The Liberal Party’s campaign in Gippsland took a hit today when state campaign manager Susan Chandler resigned over sending an offensive email. Read more