CFA brigades still waiting for crucial funding
The Allan Labor Government is cutting emergency services funding by more than $200 million next year – despite introducing a punishing new Emergency Services Tax expected to raise an extra…
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Support available at Euroa Cattle Sale
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, will be at the Euroa Cattle Sale next Wednesday alongside mental health professionals to offer free and confidential support to any farmers doing…
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Police see further budget cuts despite crime crisis
In the midst of a record-breaking crime wave, the Allan Labor Government has slashed the Victoria Police budget from $4.55 billion to $4.5 billion for 2025–26. This cut comes at…
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More cuts to road maintenance in this year’s budget
The Allan Labor Government has announced yet another cut to the road maintenance budget despite the dire condition of roads right across the state. Budget papers also highlighted massive shortcomings…
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Letter to the editor – Bleak budget for our region
The Victorian State Budget for 2025-26 was released, and sadly after some initial looks, it is not great news for our region. Many of the projects we had been advocating…
DetailsHave your say on renewable energy projects
VicGrid has released a draft of its first Victorian Transmission Plan – outlining locations and details for major renewable energy infrastructure across the state. The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle…
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After Broken Promises, Broadford Primary Gets Budget Recognition – But No End to Delays
Funds promised to Broadford Primary School for crucial upgrades during the 2022 Election will finally be provided to the school following the release of this year’s Victorian State Budget. Broadford…
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Petition launched to support drought-stricken local farmers
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has launched a petition calling on the Victorian Government to formally recognise drought conditions in North-East Victoria and provide urgently needed support to…
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Liberals and Nationals to scrap Labor’s Emergency Services Tax
The Liberals and Nationals will scrap Labor’s Emergency Services Property Levy (ESVF) – a tax that rips $765 million a year from Victorian families, farmers and small businesses under the…
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Letter to the editor – Thanking our Volunteers
As we approach National Volunteer Week, let us celebrate and reflect on the countless ways volunteers enrich our communities. From sports clubs and community groups to historical societies and beyond,…
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