The Andrews Labor Government has outspent itself with a city-focussed State Budget that delivers little for regional Victorians. The resilience of those living in regional Victoria has been stretched to the limit this year, first by the summer bushfires and then two waves of coronavirus shutdowns that blew a hole in the local economy. State Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish MP, is concerned and disappointed that the State Budget didn’t deliver the boost to regional jobs, local

There is disappointment for Melba Highway users as only two locations at Ewing Wynd and Castella are earmarked for road maintenance to take place during the summer period. State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish, last month called on the Minister for Roads to immediately provide funding and resources to fix the problems on the Melba Highway. Ms McLeish said, “The need for repairs on the Melba Highway and the Yarra Glen bypass is now more urgent than ever. The minister

Duplication of existing single-track sections of the Hurstbridge line from Greensborough to Eltham network is a cost effective and efficient way to increase much needed capacity on our rail network. State Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish MP says the development of a duplication is an ideal way to preserve and leave intact the historic Eltham trestle bridge. “The bridge is a key landmark in Eltham and the only wooden trestle bridge in Melbourne.” “The historic bridge built in

The Labor Government with support of cross bench members have ensured that unrestricted camping access to thousands of kilometres of licensed water frontages in Victoria will go ahead. State Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish is deeply disappointed in the outcome as the impacts on both farming and the environment have not been fully assessed and understood. Ms McLeish said, “I have been contacted by many local farmers and landowners over the past few months who are strongly opp

State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish, like many locals is greatly concerned about the lack of attention given to a land slip on Mt Donna Buang Road which has washed away part of the road In parliament last week, Ms McLeish asked the Minister for Roads to take immediate action to repair the road near the Rain Forest Gallery. Ms McLeish said, “Those who have travelled to Mt Donna Buang recently would know the road is now one lane only and managed by construction traffi

The Liberal Nationals have released a blueprint to get Victoria back to work and back in business as Victoria comes out of COVID-19 restrictions. The new plan is centred on four pillars that will be critical to Victoria’s recovery and the survival of jobs and small businesses. The plan outlines areas that will help Victorians secure their family finances, rebuild local business, invest in health and education, and support our communities. State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cind

Residents in Healesville have certainly noticed the roadworks along the Maroondah Highway between Healesville and Coldstream come to a halt since winter due to ‘cold and wet’ weather conditions. State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish expected works would have resumed and is now questioning the reasoning behind the delays, especially since other roadworks in surrounding areas continued during the winter period. Ms McLeish said, “Roadworks in other locations did not cea