Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:04): June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. I would like to acknowledge my close friend Vicki Scott, who faced bowel cancer 12 months ago. Vicki has had life-changing surgery but is doing well. Vicki has become a strong advocate and spokesperson for bowel cancer and is one of the most positive, strong…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:03): I rise today to acknowledge the achievements of two people in my electorate who were recognised in the King’s birthday honours list. Firstly, Associate Professor Ravi Bhat was awarded an AM and has been recognised for his service to medicine and rural psychiatry. Associate Professor Bhat is currently the divisional clinical director…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has urged the Victorian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Jacinta Allan, to safeguard the $208 million already committed to the Shepparton Bypass. Speaking during Parliament on Tuesday, O’Keeffe urged Minister Allan to appeal to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, to ensure that the…