With National Volunteer Week underway, Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland expressed her gratitude towards the individuals who continually invest their time and effort delivering incredible services and experiences for people throughout the region. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of regional communities and I want to thank them for the countless hours they spend delivering incredible…
DetailsThe Nationals have secured a parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and service delivery. This inquiry was endorsed by the parliament in the face of strong opposition from the Andrews Government, the Animal Justice Party, and the Legalise Cannabis Party. Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, said this inquiry will produce a report providing constructive advice…
DetailsWith school well and truly back in action for Term 2 The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is encouraging local parents and carers to apply for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) which provides payments for eligible students to attend school camps, excursions, and sports and outdoor education programs. In order to apply…
DetailsVictoria’s Code 1 ambulance response times remain worse than 12 months ago despite a decline in demand for emergency triple zero calls according to new Ambulance Victoria data. Over the last quarter just 65.2 per cent of ambulances arrived on time in a Code 1 emergency, despite target ranges of 85-90 per cent. The average…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has again outlined the dire state of regional housing and affordability on Spring St. Speaking from Parliament Ms Cleeland said the marketing efforts of the Andrews Government were not contributing to better outcomes for regional communities and families. “While the Big Housing Build has been well marketed, $2.8 billion…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad, has raised the urgent need for a funding commitment to the regional school crossing supervisor program after significant cuts from the Andrews Government. The program was previously fully funded through the Department of Transport, with the percentage contribution from the Victorian Government rapidly declining in recent years.…
DetailsWith the Victorian State Budget due to be handed down later this month, The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has called on the Andrews Government to guarantee full funding for Neighbourhood Houses across the region. Ms Cleeland said Neighbourhood Houses across the Euroa electorate provide invaluable support to community members, often in a time…
DetailsDespite a decrease in the overall elective surgery waitlist, new data from the Victorian Agency for Health Information has shown significant increases in the Category 1 waitlist, those in most urgent need of surgery. Reporting shows the state-wide Category 1 waitlist has increased by over 45 per cent in just three months. Over the same period,…
DetailsA new round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grant stream has opened with The Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland encouraging local CFA and SES units to apply for funding. The stream provides support of up to $150,000 to Victorian Volunteer Emergency Service groups, with $2 provided through the VESEP program for…
DetailsDuring a regional budget tour held last week, The Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and Shadow Treasurer Brad Rowswell joined together for a roundtable in Seymour with representatives from across the electorate. Nagambie, Euroa, Kilmore, and Seymour were all represented at the roundtable, focusing on regional investment, tax-induced strain placed on local businesses, and…
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