Go for the prize
Entries are now open for this year’s Parliament Prize, giving students across regional Victoria a chance to have their voices heard and share what matters most to them.
The competition invites students from Years Five to 12 to submit a 90-second video outlining what they would say in Parliament if they were an MP.
As the Member for Euroa, I regularly visit schools across our region and I am constantly impressed by the insight, creativity and passion of young people in our communities. Whether it’s the cost of living, mental health, education, roads, housing or the future of regional Victoria, students have strong views and thoughtful ideas that deserve to be heard.
The Parliament Prize is a fantastic opportunity for students to build confidence, learn more about our democratic system and engage with issues that are important to them and their communities.
Last year, more than 1400 entries were received from more than 240 schools across Victoria, covering hundreds of unique topics. It’s encouraging to see so many young Victorians taking an active interest in the future of our state.
The competition is open across three categories: Year 5-6, Years 7-9 and Years 10-12, with cash prizes available.
I encourage schools, teachers, parents and students across the region to get involved and take part.
Entries close on Friday, June 12.
For more information or to submit an entry, visit parliament.vic.gov.au/teach-and-learn/parliament-prize/
Annabelle Cleeland MP
State Member for Euroa
Concerns about rubbish dumping
Dear Editor,
I am writing to you to share my concerns about the despicable rubbish dumping that is concerningly popping up throughout Mitchell Shire.
Let’s face it, if you were looking to travel to or move into Mitchell Shire and you drove past a big pile of old mattresses, couches and other dumped rubbish, it would obviously put you off and it wouldn’t be a great first impression at all.
When are people going to learn that dumping unwanted furniture and rubbish is not socially acceptable and a huge environmental concern? Many residents in Mitchell Shire would feel the same as I do about this issue and we’ve had enough. It’s popping up everywhere. It’s disgusting and humiliating.
I think this problem could mostly be fixed by higher fines or even possibly jail time for these dumpers. Mitchell Shire could even set up cameras in the more popular dumping spots to get vision of these criminals as they are breaking the law. Dumpers need to consider the options located throughout Mitchell Shire, such as the Wallan Recycling Centre to dispose of their rubbish properly, thoughtfully and in an environmentally safer way.
In conclusion, my message to those dumpers is to stop now or else the Mitchell Shire will need to do more to track down and punish the individuals concerned.
Henry Gillespie
Our Lady Of The Way P.S
