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…
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…
Letter 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…
Family 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…
Tiny Towns Fund Now Open
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is encouraging local communities to apply for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund. The fund offers grants ranging from…
Community left waiting despite PET scanner promise
Despite being first announced in November of 2022, North East Victoria remains without the PET scanner it was promised by the Labor Government. Northeast Health Wangaratta was promised one of…
Energy upgrades discussed as Cleeland meets with AusNet
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has held another meeting with representatives from AusNet to discuss the ongoing upgrades to the region’s energy supply. Ms Cleeland said there was…
Thriving local equine industry on full display
The region’s thoroughbred studs showcased world leading genetics, with legendary stallions like Written Tycoon, Toronado, Paulele, and Royal Meeting paraded as part of a week-long stallion parade showcase. Locally based…
Local towns worst in the state when it comes to childcare
Towns across the Euroa electorate have featured heavily in the Mitchell Institute’s latest report into childcare, with towns surrounding Benalla listed as the worst place for childcare in the entire…
Letter to the editor – New bans on telemarketing and doorknocking
From May this year, unsolicited telemarketing calls related to the Victorian Energy Upgrades program – which provides state government incentives for households that install certain energy-efficient products and services –…
Members Statements: Gargarro Botanic Garden and Dhurringile Prison
TRANSCRIPT: Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Jan Smith, Doc McDonald and volunteers at the Gargarro Botanic Garden as they continue to push forward with the development…