CFA volunteers punished with fire tax increase
Property owners across the region are being slugged with massive tax bills on their rates notices due to the Allan Labor Government’s unfair fire services levy. The Fire Services Levy,…
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SES volunteers deserve full support as clean-up continues
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals are calling on the Allan Labor Government to fully support SES volunteers and local communities as the clean-up from high winds earlier this week continues.…
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More teachers needed at regional schools
Regional Victoria is in the midst of a teacher shortage, with hundreds of vacant teaching jobs listed in country towns across the state. Teacher vacancies have almost quadrupled since the…
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Local paramedics say problems remain
The Victorian Parliament’s upper house would establish an inquiry into the performance, workplace culture, and procurement practices of Ambulance Victoria. The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, said conversations with…
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Celebrating local businesses
The region’s top businesses, employees, and volunteers have been celebrated at the 2024 Strathbogie Shire Business Awards ceremony. The event was hosted by the Euroa Chamber of Business and Commerce…
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More taxes announced as housing growth stagnates
The Allan Labor Government is set to press ahead with its controversial move to slug short-stay accommodation, such as Airbnb, with a 7.5 per cent tax on bookings. The Short…
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Local public transport concerns raised in Parliament
After concerned students in Kilmore and Broadford recently expressed their concerns over the local bus link timetable, The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, called on the Minister for Public…
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Letter to the editor – Premier refuses to budge on right of appeal
It is incredibly disappointing to see that the Premier has delivered another hammer blow to producers and regional communities, refusing to reverse her decision to strip them of their right…
DetailsLetter to the editor – Broadford Secondary College upgrades
It was extremely pleasing to see that upgrades have now been announced for Broadford Secondary College, with the school now set to build new classroom spaces, bathrooms, and space for…
DetailsFamily violence victim-survivors in need of more housing support
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has raised concerns about family violence assistance in the region, saying more needs to be done to ensure victim-survivors can safely find housing…
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