The North Central News story (page 3, 18th November 2014 edition), reported on an election commitment for the proposed Wallan to Heathcote Rail Trail, in lead up to the 2014 Victorian State elections on 29th November. Labor candidate for Euroa, Clare Malcom was joined by Shadow Minister for Regional and Rural Development Jacinta Allan at Pyalong, to announce the election promise.

The announced commitment was to fund a feasibility study for the proposed Wallan to Heathcote Rail Trail, and this trail forming a network of linked trails in regional Victoria.