Annabelle Cleeland MP – Labor rules out Dhurringile reopening despite growing prison pressures

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The Allan Labor Government has rejected calls to recommission Dhurringile Prison, despite Victoria’s soaring incarceration rates and growing pressure on prison capacity. The response follows questions raised by The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, amid local speculation the government was investigating reopening the former low-security facility. Ms Cleeland said the abrupt closure of Dhurringile…

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Jade Benham MP – New plan to help children succeed at school from day one

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A future Liberals and Nationals Government will introduce a new plan to help children get the support they need to succeed from their first day of school.   The Successful School Starters program, will provide specialist support for Foundation students, helping identify learning and developmental needs early and connecting families with assessment, referral and diagnosis…

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Emma Kealy MP – Kealy urges country motorists to have their say

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The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is calling on residents across the Wimmera and south-west Victoria to flood the RACV with feedback on the area’s worst roads. The RACV has launched its annual My Country Road survey to ask Victorians for their thoughts on the most dangerous country highways identified by RACV, or to nominate a regional road they believe…

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Annabelle Cleeland MP – More than $141,000 secured for grassroots community projects

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Local communities across the Euroa electorate will benefit from more than $141,600 in funding for five grassroots projects that will upgrade community facilities, improve visitor experiences and strengthen local gathering places. The funding will support projects in Tallarook, Avenel, Strathbogie and Reedy Creek, including a new nature play space, upgrades to the Strathbogie Memorial Hall…

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Annabelle Cleeland MP – Bushfire stamp duty relief after months of pressure

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Nearly six months after the devastating January bushfires, the Allan Labor Government has finally introduced stamp duty relief for affected homeowners, following months of relentless advocacy by The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland. The concession, which quietly appeared as an update on the State Revenue Office website rather than being announced by the Premier…

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Danny O’Brien MP – Tiny Towns take home more than $358,000

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The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, has congratulated local volunteers and community groups after 13 projects across the electorate of Gippsland South secured more than $358,000 through the latest round of the Tiny Towns Fund. Projects in Mirboo North, Hallston, Manns Beach, Willung, Meeniyan, Poowong, Port Franklin, Buffalo, Korumburra, Devon North, Tarwin Lower,…

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Annabelle Cleeland MP – Communities deserve answers on renewable energy zones

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It has been revealed the Allan Labor Government has approved more than two-thirds of Victoria’s renewable energy projects outside its declared Renewable Energy Zones, as The Nationals vow to review the proposed zones and broader transmission plans if elected in November. The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has demanded answers after Government figures showed…

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Annabelle Cleeland MP – 3,000 extra police on the beat

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A Liberals and Nationals Government will recruit an additional 3,000 police officers across Victoria if elected in November, restoring frontline policing and strengthening community safety across regional communities.   Shadow Minister for Police Brad Battin visited the Euroa electorate this week to announce the commitment alongside The Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland, visiting local…

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Emma Kealy MP – Lowan projects secure more than $700,000 in grants

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The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, has worked alongside local committees and volunteers to secure more than $720,000 in state government funding for 21 projects across the Lowan electorate in western Victoria. Communities including Apsley, Mortlake, Pimpinio, Quantong, Edenhope, Casterton, Minyip, Dergholm, Penshurst and Warracknabeal were successful in the third round of Tiny Towns…

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