
Have your say…or has it already been said?
01 April 2022 Proposed changes to the Yarra Valley bus service has community members concerned that it will cause more harm than good for commuters. State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish said the proposed plan to alter bus routes in Healesville and Route 684 that runs from the city via Healesville to Eildon will have a large impact on the surrounding communities. “I don’t think the city centric Andrews Labor Government realises how critical these routes are to a comm

Andrews Labor Government forced into another embarrassing backflip
24 March 2022 In a bid to stem the backlash from regional media outlets, the government has backflipped on its requirements around the publication of notices in print newspapers. Labor previously tried to force through legislative changes that would remove the requirement for the government and councils to publish notices in print newspapers and instead have the option to only publish online. State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish said circumstances have been tough en

Healesville- Koo Wee Rup Road repair win
18 March 2022 Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road is set to undergo significant pavement repairs after State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish called on the Labor Government to ensure road works took place. Ms McLeish raised community concern in parliament about the dire condition of the road between Healesville and Woori Yallock and the risk it posed to drivers. Since Ms McLeish’s advocacy, five locations along Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road have been identified to undergo sig

McLeish calls for start date for Maroondah Dam upgrades
18 March 2022 Maroondah Dam facilities and grounds continue to fall into disrepair while the Andrews Labor Government dawdles approval for new design plans and actioning maintenance. Speaking in parliament, State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish again raised concern about the deplorable condition of the park and for maintenance commencement dates to be released. Ms McLeish said, “I continue to advocate for maintenance and repairs to be made at Maroondah Dam sooner rath

Theresa May visits Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary had a surprise visitor recently, former Prime Minister of the UK Theresa May. Despite a busy schedule Lady May was able to spend a few hours at the world-renowned sanctuary. Lady May was tickled pink to get up close and personal with koalas and hand feed Kangaroos. Lady May toured in a private capacity while in Australia, strongly advocating for women in leadership and for climate change policy, both of which are quite progressive in the UK. State Libera