State Budget soon to be released

THE 2025-26 Victorian State Budget is due to be handed down on Tuesday, 20 May with most pundits expecting it to be austere, considering the state's ballooning debt. Nationals MP for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has a lengthy wish list for the electorate, despite Victoria's current financial situation. Upgrades to the Myrtleford CFA facilities and Mount Beauty Police Station, are top priorities, along with infrastructure improvements for Myrtleford Daycare Centre, and a new bowls green for Moyhu Bowling Club. Mr McCurdy has also listed the 'promised' $11.7 million for the next stage Wangaratta High School redevelopment at the top of his wish list, along with the upgrade of Wangaratta-Whitfield Road, and the urgent maintenance for all regional and rural roads, along with construction of a timekeeper’s box for the Bright Football Club and support for Wangaratta Group Headquarters. "These investments are critical to support safety, education, sporting infrastructure and community services across Ovens Valley," Mr McCurdy said. One Nation upper house MP for Northern Victoria Rikki-Lee Tyrell said she was looking for a whole new approach to the budget from the Allan Government. "Generally, I'm looking for the budget to cut red tape and reduce unnecessary regulative requirements on business to lower the cost of doing business for our small business owners, the cost of which is ultimately passed on to the consumer," Ms Tyrell said.

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