Dear Editor, As we approach National Volunteers Week, from the 18th of May to the 24th of May, this year’s theme “Your Year to Volunteer” is no better time than to give back to your local community. On National Volunteers Week I say thank you to those who already give their time to their community…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has questioned the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio in Parliament, as to why the Central North Renewable Energy Zone, that captures prime agricultural land between Shepparton East and Dookie was added without consultation and when it wasn’t included in the original draft. “This proposed renewable…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has labelled the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget as one that “underdelivers” for rural and regional Victoria, with the Allan Labor Government’s exorbitant debt aligned with their city-centric spending and cost blowouts. Ms O’Keeffe stated that despite both the Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes describing the…
Dear Editor, As we approach ANZAC Day 2026 this coming weekend, as Australians we take the time to honour the sacrifice, service and courage of the men and women who have served our great country. Across the Shepparton District electorate, communities will come together as one, at various services and memorials, to pay our respects…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has labelled the recent announcement of increased services on the Shepparton Line, nothing more than spin and unacceptable further delays from Jacinta Allan and Labor. “Let it not be forgotten that this project was delayed by nearly three years when it was originally to be completed by…
Closed police stations will be reopened, roster vacancies filled and community safety will be prioritised under a new plan by the Nationals and Liberals to recruit 3,000 additional Victoria Police officers. Under Jacinta Allan and Labor, police rosters have more than 1,500 vacancies and over 40 police stations are closed or operating on reduced hours…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said that crime continues to rise across the Shepparton District as local police are left inadequately resourced by Premier Jacinta Allan and Labor. Latest data from the independent Crime Statistics Agency shows there was a 3.5 per cent increase in Greater Shepparton and 3.4 per cent increase…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local residents, farmers and community groups across the Shepparton District electorate to have their say on the current public consultation into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Ms O’Keeffe said the current review allows for an important opportunity for communities across Northern Victoria to help shape the…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has contacted the Premier Jacinta Allan and the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to urgently address the transport needs of the Shepparton electorate and urged the Premier to work with the Federal Government pressing for immediate relief at the bowser, including a reduction in…
Crime across the Shepparton District continues to rise, prompting renewed calls raised in Parliament by The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, for local police to be adequately resourced. In questioning the Minister in Parliament, Ms O’Keeffe has called on the Minister for Police, Anthony Carbines, to adequately resource the Mooroopna Police Station. “The…