Dear Editor, International Women’s Day is a day to acknowledge the wonderful women who make many contributions and provide support and influence in our lives. On this day, let’s celebrate the achievements of women from the past, present, and future and come together to create a world where everyone thrives, regardless of their gender or…
Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is calling on local organisations to take a step towards improving road safety by applying for the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) 2024 Road Safety Grant Program. This initiative opens the door to support community groups and organisations to develop and implement effective community-based road safety projects within the…
Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging not-for-profit organisations and community groups in the Shepparton District to apply for the 2024 Telstra Connected Communities Grant Program. “This program aims to enhance the resilience, sustainability, and digital capability of Australia’s remote, rural, and regional communities through a funding pool of $600,000 over three years,”…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, continues to lobby for the redevelopment of the Shepparton Sports Stadium but highlighted a significant hurdle in securing funding for the project. Despite years of advocacy, the progress hinges on the completion of a detailed design. “I have been lobbying for this redevelopment for many years, and…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is calling on the Allan Labor Government to ensure ongoing funding for Neighbourhood Houses across the Shepparton District. “Our Neighbourhood Houses are the backbone of our communities, providing essential support and services to the community often during the most challenging of times,” Ms O’Keeffe said. “From emergency…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has spoken in Parliament and called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to retract the recent decision by V/Line to enter into a vending machine agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. This agreement will have a significant impact on a local business that…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, brought urgent attention to the escalating road safety crisis in Victoria, raising a Constituency Question recently in Parliament. Addressing the Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne, Ms O’Keeffe highlighted the dire statistics of road fatalities within the state, seeking action to combat the increasing death…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local cricket clubs across the Shepparton District to take advantage of Cricket Australia’s 2023-2024 Infrastructure Fund. Ms O’Keeffe said the funding is open to all cricket clubs, cricket associations, schools, local government and cricket facility managers. “The 2023-2024 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund is…
Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate the organisers of International Dairy Week for hosting an exceptionally successful event this year. As the biggest event of its kind in Australia, IDW gains significant international attention, truly putting Tatura on the global map. I was delighted by the increase in attendance at this year’s event and to…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, recently celebrated the opening of her new Electorate Office at 318 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. The office was officially opened on 14 December by the Leader of the National Party, Peter Walsh. The relocation of the office marks a significant step in improving accessibility and support for the…