Under an elected Nationals and Liberal Government, regional Victorians will get its fair share of infrastructure funding with a new 25 per cent Fair Share Guarantee. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said that under the new commitment, 25 per cent of all new Victorian Government infrastructure expenditure will be allocated towards projects…
Applications for the 2026 Parliament Prize are now open for student across Victoria. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local students to apply. “The Parliament Prize is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn more about Parliament but most importantly to have some fun. “The Prize is all about asking…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has labelled the Shepparton Electorate inaugural Youth Leadership Forum a great success. “I would like to congratulate Safa Zahir, the Youth Advisor and Youth Community Engagement Officer in my office for bringing together the youth school leaders of our region and also to the student leaders that…
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…