After months of back-and-forth between the Strathbogie Shire Council and the State Government, four out of the shire’s five school crossings are now supervised again as the State Government reluctantly resumed funding the crossing program in the region. The Strathbogie Shire Council made the decision to exit the program in March, saying it was the…
DetailsThere are serious concerns for the availability of commercial firewood following the Andrews Labor Government’s decision to shut down the native timber industry. With energy costs rapidly increasing, the demand for firewood is set to soar ahead of the collection period re-opening on September 1. Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland said it was clear…
DetailsPublic hearings for the inquiry into increasing the number of registered organ and tissue donors in Victoria have continued this week, coinciding with DonateLife Week. The inquiry, organised and moderated by Victorian Legislative Assembly’s Legal and Social Issues Committee, has been hearing from relevant parties as they help to reduce many of the barriers preventing…
DetailsA survey organised by Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has highlighted the dire state of childcare in the region, with responses from all over the electorate sharing similar concerns. The survey, which was launched in June and remains open to responses, asked members of the community several questions about their experiences accessing childcare. Responses…
DetailsWith the Commonwealth Games being cancelled, the Labor Government has made a vague, “patch-up” commitment to address the ongoing regional housing crisis. Previous efforts to improve this housing crisis have been much like Labor’s handling of the Commonwealth Games, filled with blown out costs before ultimately failing to deliver what was promised. This latest commitment…
DetailsTo address the ongoing concerns that local train passengers are having on the V/Line services between Albury and Melbourne, Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has launched a petition calling for more services on the overcrowded service. V/Line passengers using the Albury line, which stops at local towns Benalla, Euroa, Violet Town, Avenel, and Seymour,…
DetailsThe Nationals have labelled the regional Commonwealth Games a con job after the Labor Government humiliated regional Victoria by scrapping the 2026 Games. “Last week’s announcement is embarrassing for Victorians, and another massive blow for the whole of regional Victoria,” Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland said. “Just three weeks ago, the Premier said the…
DetailsNationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland will be visiting Redesdale on Monday, August 7 to host a “Cleeland Cuppa” thanks to the support of the Redesdale and District Association. From 10:30am, Ms Cleeland will be at the Redesdale Community Hall to join locals for a cup of tea and a catch-up, while also helping residents…
DetailsNationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging local farmers and producers to continue to take care of themselves following last week’s National Farm Safety Week. Farm Safety Week 2023 ran from Sunday 16 July – Sunday 23 July. “As someone that operates a farm with my young family, I understand that being a farmer…
DetailsNationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has stepped up the push for a Seymour Wellbeing Hub. In a recent visit to Seymour, the Minister for Veterans Natalie Suleyman was updated on the urgent need for the Hub – something that is still in need of funding at both a State and Federal level. “The Seymour…
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