Campaign trail: Senator-elect Bridget McKenzie (centre) with Coalition supporters Mary Finning (left) and Wendy Gregson at the Foster polling booth on Saturday.

Posted by SiteAdmin in General News on 24 Aug 2010 at 10:53 am

By Brad Lester
LEONGATHA South woman Bridget McKenzie has created history after becoming The Nationals’ first female federal politician from Victoria in Saturday’s polls.
She was confirmed as one of six Victorian senators after securing second place on the Coalition’s Senate ticket as the only Nationals’ nomination.
Her win was indicative of the strong conservative vote across the region, with the Liberals’ Russell Broadbent retaining McMillan and colleague Greg Hunt staying in Flinders, while The Nationals’ Darren Chester tightened his reign over Gippsland.
Australians still await news of whether Labor or the Coalition will govern the country, with Independent MPs and the Greens likely to determine the outcome.
Ms McKenzie said her victory was indicative of the Nationals’ dedication to representing the needs of rural Australia and has promised to not forget South Gippsland during the throes of Senate debate.
“I felt very humbled that out of the 60 people standing for the Senate and within only six spots available, I got one of them,” she said.
“There is a great sense of privilege but also a great sense of responsibility in acting in Victoria’s best interests.”
The mother of four will assume her Senate post on July 3, 2011 and will have an office in regional Victoria. Sh...
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Danger zone: the Strzelecki Highway is becoming a busier road.

Back again: Russell Broadbent chats with supporters following his win in McMillan on Saturday night.

Campaign trail: Senator-elect Bridget McKenzie (centre) with Coalition supporters Mary Finning (left) and Wendy Gregson at the Foster polling booth on Saturday.

Listening intently: Victorian Agriculture and Small Business Minister, Joe Helper, Ailsa Drent and Bass Coast Shire Council’s emergency management co-ordinator, James Bremner at the meeting.

Meeting: chair Tim Linton and Greens candidate Malcolm McKelvie.

Liz Rushen: the Fish Creek historian and author has a keen interest in the stories of Australia’s colonial women.

Better health: Shane Dunlop of Contract Control, John Turner of Wonthaggi Medical Group, Labor candidate for Bass, Gerry Lonergan, Senator David Feeney, federal Labor candidate for McMillan Christine Maxfield and Dr Nola Maxfield, Wonthaggi Medical Clinic.

Centurion: Inverloch-Kongwak’s Justen Jackson is chaired off the ground by his team-mates after notching goal number 100 on the weekend.

Remaining optimistic: Cr Kieran Kennedy is confident of an adequate bus service in the future.

Hot off the press: acting manager for planning, Paul Stampton, Alycia Stivic and Christine Legg are pictured with the newly printed Leongatha prospectus, Leongatha, Live, Work and Invest.

Nearly full: South Gippsland Water managing director Steve Evans stands in front of Leongatha’s Hyland Reservoir, one of four that service the town. But it will not be enough for future needs.

Goodbye: Wayne Beale is retiring after 38 years in the police force, much of it as a traffic cop.

Everyday occurrence: an alternate route for trucks through Leongatha appears to be some way off. Photo: Jason Lester.

Javelin: Lauren’s favourite event is the javelin. She won two silver medals for her efforts in the javelin whilst overseas.

Sailing away: Chase and Paul out on the water during the race.

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