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Road trip? Rollonin! The Indi caravan that doubles as my mobile office has had a complete makeover thanks to the skills of Border design firm Kindred and the deft staff at Sign Effects Wangaratta.

I recently talked in Mansfield with accountant Mark Evans and it reminded me of the leadership the financial sector’s unsung heroes provide in really difficult times. Here’s a short clip of my visit.

The Border Mail on May 15 explored five months of bushfire emergency and coronavirus impacts with the region’s federal MPs. May 18 was my election anniversary, and I’ve written about this first year.

In Indi, trust matters. To more than 1800 people who put their names to a petition for a federal integrity commission that upholds the Beechworth Principles – thank you. I’m tabling your signatures today.

Please complete my business survey so I can understand the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on your business and the additional support you need.

A letter written to the Prime Minister with specific recommendations on how to enhance the local health and economic response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Staying safe from coronavirus, a message from the front line, jobs and business vital, and finding the right support.

My Mailbox newsletter first edition should land at your address this week. I’d love you to complete the clip-out free-post survey.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) poses a significant public health threat to our communities. Keep up to date with the latest advice.

I’m proud to promote the NFF’s Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program – and applications for the 2020 round are now open.

Mansfield’s Musical and Dramatic Society scooped the Goulburn Valley’s 2020 Georgy Awards for theatrical excellence

Independent Helen Haines MP is recruiting a policy and parliamentary business adviser

Tastes of Rutherglen puts some sparkle into the March 7-8 Labour Day weekend in Victoria’s North East

Federal Emergency Minister David Littleproud today heard about the vital role of the Cudgewa Hotel during Towong’s January bushfires.

Trudi Ryan is leading Indi’s The Beechworth Principles petition calling for a federal integrity commission.

I salute the Upper Murray’s Walwa Bush Nursing Centre, whose staff showed such extraordinary dedication to their community in the 2020 summer bushfire emergency.

Welcome to Indi Grants. It’s the first of regular newsletters about grant opportunities available to Indi communities and organisations.

A small business bushfire assistance package announced by the federal government today echoes what I have been hearing from dozens of small business owners in affected communities.

Albury Wodonga Health capital works funding for specialist clinics is to be brought forward by three years following the North East 2020 new year bushfire emergency.

Australia needs a nationwide plan to adapt to a changed climate and the tasks that follow are crystal-clear. We will not simply walk into the inferno.

People and communities affected by the North East bushfire emergency can find information about government and other support in my January 9 newsletter

Indi bushfire relief centres will have stocks medical face masks to help those at risk deal with poor air quality in upper North East communities.

The Federal and Victorian governments and Red Cross have activated disaster support for North East bushfire communities.

The tragic loss of young firefighter Samuel McPaul at Jingellic yesterday and the ongoing Upper Murray bushfire emergency is devastating.

Winton Wetlands’ turtle populations will benefit from a range of community and environment grants announced by Helen Haines MP.

Helen Haines MP has announced the approval of $200,000 in Local Schools Community Fund grants for 16 projects across 14 Indi communities.

A great opportunity to seek funding for new – or upgrade existing – showground infrastructure in Indi communities. Apply by December 13, 2019.

I was delighted to welcome Myrtleford P-12 students to the House of Representatives – such a lively, curious group of kids with great questions who put spark into the Marble Foyer!

I thank the people of Indi for placing their trust in me. Ours is a place of open, participatory and peer-driven democracy. It operates on shared values and radical trust…