The Allan Labor Government’s mismanagement of mental health has again been exposed, with waitlists for drug and alcohol treatment nearly doubling since the Covid pandemic, despite Labor’s mental health tax raising $1 billion annually. A recent survey by the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) revealed a staggering 93 per cent surge in the number…
The Greater Shepparton Road Safety Community Forum was recently held in Shepparton, organised by Victoria Police to discuss the rising number of local road accidents and fatalities. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe said the forum was a great opportunity for the community to meet with the police, and to hear from GV…
Potholes and deteriorated roads are set to get worse, with the debt-ridden Allan Labor Government slashing resurfacing and rehabilitation works to a third of what was being fixed three years ago. Data released in performance reports linked to the May budget reveal the shockingly low amount of rehabilitation work that will be carried out across…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Minister for Ambulance Services, Mary-Anne Thomas, in Parliament, to establish a fully funded Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICA) unit in the Hume region which includes the Shepparton District. Ms O’Keeffe expressed her concern that despite multiple business cases and requests from local paramedic…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is urging local sporting clubs to apply for the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program, with grants of up to $5000 available to support clubs. Applications for this round of the program are open until October 11, with funding available across various categories, including: The…
The Victorian Government has acknowledged the urgent need for housing for the homeless in Shepparton by announcing a new 15-unit housing complex to support those experiencing homelessness and sleeping rough. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton Kim O’Keeffe has been a strong advocate for addressing the growing homelessness issue in the Shepparton District and has welcomed this…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, recently spoke to Year 11 students at Notre Dame College about homelessness in the Shepparton region, following contact from concerned students. “Homelessness continues to be a significant issue in Greater Shepparton,” Ms O’Keeffe said. “It was wonderful to hear from young people who care about this issue…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has contacted the Minister for Emergency Services Jacyln Symes urging the government to reverse its decision after the Allan Labor Government reallocated a vital firefighting resource pumper platform to Metropolitan Melbourne. “The need for this fire truck was clearly identified and promised for a reason. Now the…
The Allan Labor Government’s decision to introduce a 7.5% tax on short-stay accommodation, such as Airbnb, has been labelled a “severe setback for regional communities” by The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe. The Short Stay Levy Bill, which will apply to all bookings from 1 January 2025, will also allow local councils to…
The Nationals’ Members for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, and Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, have called for the establishment of Community Planning Groups across the Moira Shire to improve representation for residents. With the upcoming Local Government elections in October and with Moira Shire not being included, residents are increasingly concerned about how their voices will…