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State budget hopes for Mansfield Shire AS the Victorian state budget approaches, member for Eildon Cindy McLeish is hopeful that it will deliver for the Mansfield region. With a variety of projects yet to receive government funding and increasing infrastructure demand there is high pressure to make sure that the government delivers a budget that is fair for regional Victorians. “[Labor] has a record of short-changing country areas,” MP McLeish said. Hospital funding has been a key issue for the last few years, with the Eildon election campaign focussing on what candidates and parties can do to improve health access and outcomes in the region. MP McLeish says the government has not responded well to increasing demands placed on the health system in the state and wants to see a change in the way it priorities funding. “The shire is growing and its health needs are growing,” she said. “We know the maternity space and the emergency department are not big enough. “Serious injuries aren’t treated locally.” She argues a more comprehensive investment in the Mansfield District Hospital, supporting both the aged care services
A ROYAL AFFAIR DESPITE being in a crowd of more than 3 million, wellknown Mansfield identity Liam Wilson managed to get himself front and centre for King Charles III first balcony appearance during the royal coronation in London on Saturday. To get himself in prime position, Liam walked out his route in the two days leading up to the event to prepare, chatting with locals, media and police, as well as packing everything needed for 12 hours of standing. “It was a very special day in history which I will never forget,” said Liam. “I managed to get a great view of the procession, the carriage, the band, and finally the balcony appearance.”
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project and expansion of the capabilities of the hospital would improve patient outcomes for all residents. “Currently the government is spending $10 million a day just to pay the interest on the debt,” she explained. “We would only need a weeks’ worth to build a new hospital for Mansfield.” Mansfield Shire Council Mayor Cr James Tehan said investment in the hospital has been a key project that council has been advocating for. “Council will continue to actively support Mansfield District Hospital and Ambulance Victoria in their efforts to advocate for improved local health services,” he said. Another major project in Mansfield that is still yet to receive a financial commitment from government is the emergency services precinct, which MP McLeish argues would also assist in the long-term safety of residents and visitors in the region. “The ambulance station is an outmoded station; it’s not modern at all and needs replacing,” she said. ■ Continued page 3
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