Fire Danger Period underway across the state
The Fire Danger Period has now been declared for much of the state, with restrictions currently in place across nearly every local government area in Victoria. The Fire Danger Period…
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Regional Victoria suffers as Labor cuts jobs, funding support for local departments
As infrastructure projects in Melbourne continue to suffer from significant cost-blowouts, Labor has attempted to reclaim money back by drastically cutting funding from regional departments, grants, and crucial services. The…
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Local investment needed as Benalla becomes home to major defence contract
After it was announced that Benalla will be manufacturing artillery shells for the Australian Defence Force, The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, said it was critical that more support…
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Letter to the Editor – Returning to Parliament
It was wonderful to return to Parliament and address issues that matter deeply to our community. Alongside colleagues who have recently welcomed new babies, we are in the process of…
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CFA volunteers deserve better
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabele Cleeland, has called for the government to reduce the amount that CFA volunteers are paying towards the fire services levy. The Fire Services Levy,…
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More trains needed for North East Victoria
During the most recent sitting week of Parliament, The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, called on the Allan Labor Government to ensure that more VLocity trains were built for…
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Labor backtracks to reinstate planning squads
In a bid to speed up housing and planning approvals in country Victoria, more building surveyors will be deployed across five regional councils in a recently announced pilot program. This…
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Regions worse off as cost-of-living increases
Cost-of-living pressures continue to hurt regional households at a higher rate than their city counterparts, with water and electricity rates both soaring for those living in country towns. The Nationals’…
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The Allan Labor Government is making it harder for farmers to gain exemptions from land tax bills due to the recent introduction of stricter criteria specifically aimed at primary producers.…
DetailsCrime wave leaves residents to fend for themselves
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, says more support must be provided to local police officers due to the alarming rise of break-ins and theft across the region. Reports…
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