Charlton CFA funding announced, questions remain

Charlton CFA funding announced, questions remain The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says the inclusion of Charlton CFA in the Allan Labor Government’s $26.2 million announcement for CFA station builds, planning, land acquisition and upgrades is long overdue, and comes after years of neglect of regional emergency services infrastructure. “This announcement has been a…

Budget seals Labor’s legacy of financial mismanagement

The 2026/27 budget seals Jacinta Allan and Labor’s legacy as the most fiscally reckless government in Victoria’s history. This is a budget of higher debt, higher taxes, higher interest repayments, blowouts and delays and lacks any plan to grow our economy or provide meaningful support to Victorians. It is full of excuses and no solutions. The budget contradicts Premier…