Jobs drought continues in North West
30 August 2017
Member for Ripon, Louise Staley says drastic action is needed to reverse Daniel Andrew’s jobs disappearing act in North West Victoria.
read moreDaniel Andrews rips off country taxi users
07 September 2016
Ripon MP, Louise Staley has accused the Andrews Labor Government of ripping off country taxi passengers, who face a hike in taxi fees to fund the legalisation of Uber in Melbourne.
read moreGagging Liberal MP’s will not end CFA dispute
25 August 2016
Ripon MP, Louise Staley has warned the Andrews Government that stopping local MP’s from speaking at CFA functions will not end the State Government's dispute with the CFA.
read moreArarat Freight Hub is 18 months overdue
15 August 2016
Ripon MP Louise Staley has slammed the Andrews Government for dragging its heels on the Ararat Freight Hub project.
read moreLiberals to invest $20 million on rural level crossings
11 August 2016
Member for Ripon, Louise Staley will fight to ensure all level crossings on the reopening Maryborough-Ararat Railway line are upgraded as part of the Victorian Liberals $20 Million commitment to make level crossings safer.
read moreAmbulance figures blow out in Ripon
05 August 2016
Ripon MP Louise Staley has called on the State Government to take action following another blowout in Ambulance response times.
read moreVictoria will be a more expensive place to live from tomorrow
30 June 2016
Ripon MP Louise Staley has said Lucas, Miners Rest, Mitchell Park and other areas in the City of Ballarat region are going to be more expensive places to live from tomorrow due to the Andrews Labor Government increasing a whole range of government fees, fines and charges as of July...
read moreCountry crime rates continue to climb
16 June 2016
Ripon MP, Louise Staley has demanded the Andrews Government properly resource Victoria’s over-worked police officers as crime rates in the Central Goldfields region.
read moreCountry Crime rates continue to climb
16 June 2016
Ripon MP, Louise Staley has demanded the Andrews Government properly resource Victoria’s over-worked police officers as crime rates continue to climb in the Ararat region.
read moreConsulting with communities about kinders for St Arnaud
14 June 2016
The State of local kindergarten and childcare services was on the agenda recently with Member for Ripon Louise Staley being joined by Shadow Minister for Families Georgie Crozier as they embarked on a series of visits to kindergartens in the St Arnaud region.
read moreSport and recreation hub for Miners Rest community
12 November 2018
Miners Rest community will at last get the sport and recreation hub it needs. Miners Rest is one of the fastest growing suburbs of Ballarat and yet Labor has ignored this community for the past four years and not delivered them any of the vital infrastructure they need. The Liberal...
read moreEureka! Goldfields Tourism set to ensure regional towns prosper
07 November 2018
An elected Liberal Nationals Government will create a brand new, targeted, tourism marketing campaign to encourage tourists to try their hand at gold prospecting and immerse themselves in Victoria’s rich goldfields history as well as enjoying the extensive landscapes in the region. Tourists who want a genuine goldfields experience can...
read moreExpanding support and care for Prison Officers
06 November 2018
A Liberal Nationals Government will protect those who protect Victorians. That’s why an elected Liberal Nationals Government will provide expanded mental health support for members of Victoria Police, emergency services, ambulance workers and public sector prison officers. A Liberal Nationals Government will make it easier for our first responders to...
read moreLiberal Nationals improving food security for vulnerable people in Ballarat
02 November 2018
An elected Liberal Nationals Government will address the growing issue of food insecurity in Ballarat, providing the funds for Foodbank and Ballarat Foundation to partner to establish a Foodbank Hub for the Grampians region. Currently more than 12 per cent of people in the Ballarat community need access to emergency...
read moreLiberals will fund major redevelopment of Maryborough Hospital upgrade
31 October 2018
Maryborough Hospital will get the vital 21st century hospital it needs under a Liberal Nationals government. Leader of the Liberal Party, Matthew Guy today announced that an elected Liberal Nationals government would invest $100 million to deliver all elements of the recently completed masterplan for the Maryborough Hospital. Mr Guy...
read moreLiberal Nationals deliver upgrades for Siena Catholic Primary School
29 October 2018
The Liberal Nationals are committed to supporting great education facilities for all Victorian children. That’s why a Liberal Nationals Government will commit $1.8 million to build a new gymnasium and bus exchange area for Siena Catholic Primary in Lucas. This announcement follows the Liberal Nationals commitment of $400 million for...
read moreLiberal Nationals pledge to upgrade Highview College
29 October 2018
The Liberal Nationals are committed to supporting great education facilities for all Victorian children. That’s why a Liberal Nationals Government will commit $4.28 million to construct a Science Complex and modernise the STEM facilities at Highview College in Maryborough. This announcement follows the Liberal Nationals commitment of $400 million for...
read moreLiberal Nationals to fund STEM centre and upgrades at Marian College Ararat
25 October 2018
The Liberal Nationals support a strong public and private education system because we believe in giving parents choice and children the best opportunities. That’s why an elected Liberal Nationals government will commit $4 million to deliver much needed upgrades at Marian College Ararat. This announcement follows the Liberal Nationals commitment...
read moreCCTV cameras for Maryborough
24 October 2018
Our local communities deserve to feel safe.Shadow Minister for Community Safety, Edward O’Donohue and Member for Ripon, Louise Staley today announced that an elected Liberal Government would provide $250,000 towards extending the current CCTV security network in Maryborough. The CCTV camera network will be extended along High Street to enhance...
read moreLiberals commit to building Miners Rest Off-Leash Dog Park
23 October 2018
Member for Ripon Louise Staley MP today announced that an elected Liberal Government would commit to developing a fully enclosed off-leash dog park in Miners Rest. Miners Rest is a fast-growing town near Ballarat, and the community is still lacking in some essential infrastructure. “Dog parks throughout Victoria provide a...
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