The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, is demanding that the Minister for Agriculture funds the Fruit Fly Program across the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) in the 2025-26 Victorian Budget. Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) numbers have been managed under an Area Wide Management Program for the GMV since funding was first introduced in 2017/18. The…
The Sporting Club Grants Program is now accepting applications for 2025, with The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, encouraging all local clubs to apply for funding. This year, much of the funding is focused on supporting volunteers and officials, with grants of up to $5,000 available for projects that enhance the skills and knowledge…
Alarming data from the Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services (RoGS) has revealed that Victoria has slumped to new lows in social housing dwellings, with fewer dwellings in 2024 than in 2015. As of 30 June 2024, Victoria had a total of 64,223 social housing dwellings, a reduction of 497 from the same time in…
With crime on the rise across the state, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has finally admitted that her government’s soft on crime policies are not working, directing the Attorney-General and the Police Minister to review current bail laws. Crime across the state continues to escalate with the criminal incident rate 12.5 per cent higher year on…
Speaking from Parliament, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has asked the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to provide a timeline for when Shepparton will receive promised additional train services. Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade was due to be completed in 2023, as announced by the then Minister…
In the first sitting week of Parliament for 2025, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, called on the Minster for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to fund the Shepparton bus review. Ms O’Keeffe also tabled a petition on behalf of the community which is frustrated that the region does not have adequate, updated…
Kim O’Keeffe, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, said she was delighted to announce that Shepparton will get to launch the Women Economic Forum in November this year, an international event for female leaders. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our region on the world stage,” she said. Whilst speaking at the event in…
The number of available Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) trucks has been reduced by 15 per cent after United Firefighters Union (UFU) members unanimously supported work bans on up to 30 trucks due to their ageing and dangerous conditions. The UFU has also stated that 42 per cent of the FRV fleet is beyond its replacement…
Over the years I have seen many instances where the community has needed to be supported. It is during those times that we see our community step up and support those in need. I will never forget how our community came together during COVID and also during the 2022 floods. The saying ‘it takes a…
Ambulance Victoria data from its 2023-24 Annual Report has shown a consistent and alarming rise in the number of rural road emergencies attended as Victoria’s road network continues to deteriorate. Since 2018-19, the total number of rural emergency road incidents attended by Ambulance Victoria increased by 24.5 per cent, while urgent Code 1 incidents have…