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Minister says no to roadside grazing
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National significance not important
I continue to push for funding for upgrades to the Princes Highway west of Colac. -
Pressure on Tehan for road upgrades
Just fix it, Dan: $300m highway letter sent to federal government 18 months agoWestern Victoria MP James Purcell is calling on Wannon MP Dan Tehan to pressure his Federal Government ... -
Council needs to be shovel ready
IN THE STANDARD: Mr Purcell has promised to secure $7 million by the end of the Hampden Football Netball League season, but said the council needed to be shovel ready. “I ... -
MP says volunteer firefighters' voice silenced
IN THE STANDARD: Western District MP James Purcell recently raised concerns over CFA funding cuts - including the removal of of a $60,000 grant to Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) for ... -
International drivers should be tested on road rules
IN THE STANDARD: Mr Purcell proposed an online test including simple questions such as what side of the road do you drive on in Victoria, what are the speed limits, what ... -
Will horses return to south west beaches?
IN THE STANDARD: We would encourage everyone with an interest in this issue to have their say in the poll on The Standard website. Follow the link below: Government proposal ... -
Purcell seeks support for Country Road Authority
IN THE SURF COAST TIMES: “It’s vital that our rural communities have their say on this issue. This inquiry may be our best chance to flood the committee with first-hand information ... -
Britnell v Purcell slugfest shaping up ahead of state election
IN THE STANDARD: He told The Standard he would wait until about eight weeks before the November election to decide whether to stand again in the Upper House or possibly resign his seat and contest ... -
Purcell proposes 'fairer' wind turbine payments
IN THE STANDARD: “trickle down” payments to neighbouring properties would also help overcome the division occurring in south-west rural communities over wind farms. Read more at The Standard: Purcell proposes 'fairer' ...