The e-petition to save bus service Route 684 Eildon to Southern Cross Station via Healesville has been tabled in parliament. State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish established the e-petition to give commuters a chance to help keep Route 684 operating as is, rather than terminating at Chirnside Park Shopping Centre as Public Transport Victoria (PTV) have planned. Ms McLeish said, “I had been contacted by many locals in the Murrindindi Shire and from Healesville who rely

The Andrews Labor Government has failed to disclose the taxpayer contribution paid to the Australian Football League (AFL) for Ballarat to host a lowly-attended game between Greater Western Sydney and the Gold Coast in July last year. The game, held between two interstate clubs, struggled to fill a quarter of Mars Stadium’s 11,000 capacity, with just 2,592 spectators attending. At Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) hearings, the Minister for Tourism, Sport and

The Andrews Labor Government must ensure that sport-loving Shepparton plays a key role in the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Martin Pakula was questioned on Shepparton’s notable absence from the Games at Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) hearings today, and would not confirm which events would be held in the regional city. Shepparton’s capacity to host world-class events is proven, home to the 2020 UCI BMX Supercross Wo

Dear Editor, This week is the celebration of National Volunteer Week. This is a chance to say thank you to the more than 6 million volunteers in Australia and 2.3 million Victorians who give their time in the service of others. I want to take this opportunity to recognise and thank all volunteers in the community for their selfless efforts and crucial work they do, including our exceptional emergency services volunteers in the CFA and SES for keeping the community safe, those

The State Labor Government will only investigate and monitor the Yarra River bridge crossing on Woods Point Road, East Warburton rather than action upgrades to ensure safe pedestrian access. Speaking in Parliament, State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish requested works to be undertaken to make it safe for pedestrians to across the river. Ms McLeish said, “Anyone who has used this bridge – school children, cyclists, walkers and drivers – can see how dangerous it is for

The State Labor Government have no immediate plans to repair the fenced off O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail trestle bridge after deeming it ‘unsafe for public access’. In 2021 State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish called on the government to ensure repairs to the bridge were made as a priority to give pedestrians safe access across the river and remove fallen trees. Ms McLeish said, “The trestle bridge is an important crossing on the O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail. The communi

Regional Victorians have copped further cuts to essential services in the Labor Government’s State Budget. State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish said the budget has confirmed record debt, higher taxes and more cost blowouts on Labor’s mismanaged major projects in Melbourne, while providing little to regional Victoria. “Regional development and industries including agriculture have been hit hard. This is the time regional Victorian’s needed investment most, not budget

The Andrews Labor Government has doubled down on its cuts to the state’s crumbling road network, cutting even more funding for maintenance of the state’s roads. State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish said community members have again been let down by the budget cuts. “This was the time for the Andrews Labor Government to invest in roads and finally bring them up to standard.” “Our roads are in the worst condition I have seen them and only getting worse. Locals are sick