Mark Gepp avoids rail debate

MEMBER for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp visited a number of schools and projects across Sunraysia yesterday but made it clear he would not be addressing the return of the city’s passenger rail.However, he did take an opportunity to take a swipe at The Nationals, reminding residents why they initially lost the service.“I find it curious […]

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