The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is pleased to see the commencement of construction on a new home for Shepparton Foodshare. The new facility, located in Mooroopna, will serve as a base from which the organisation can continue its vital community work. “As a volunteer at Foodshare for two years, I saw firsthand…
Dear Editor, The recent announcement of $10 million for health workers’ accommodation at GV Health needs to be supported by a commitment to completing the hospital’s redevelopment. The Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has turned her back on finishing the redevelopment, with stage two yet to be funded. The site does not provide the full extent…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, says the education department’s decision to offer incentives of up to $80,000 to attract teachers to Greater Shepparton Secondary College highlights the critical issues the school is facing. Ms O’Keeffe is adamant the school should have been more strongly supported since its inception in 2020 and says…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming Youth Forum which will be held in Shepparton for the first time. Organised by the Parliament of Victoria in partnership with Youthrive Victoria, the forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, at the Shepparton Art Museum. “It is fantastic to…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, raised her major concerns in Parliament about the removal of the planning panel process, including the removal of third-party appeals to VCAT for Renewable energy projects. “This government is taking away the rights of regional communities, and there has been an outcry from landowners to remove the…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, recently visited Mooroopna Primary School to speak with Grade 6 students about her role following their completion of the Parliament of Victoria’s Webex program. “It was wonderful to see the students so interested and their enthusiasm to learn more,” Ms O’Keeffe said. During her visit, Ms O’Keeffe…
Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Treasurer Tim Pallas in Parliament today, demanding adequate funding in the upcoming May budget to repair the appalling, unsafe and deteriorating roads across the Shepparton District. “The state of our roads has been deteriorating dramatically, with cuts to the roads maintenance budget totalling 45…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has raised critical safety concerns regarding the pedestrian crossing at Kialla West Primary School in Parliament last week. Addressing the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, Ms O’Keeffe highlighted the need for improved safety measures at the school’s crossing, citing a horrific accident that occurred…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has raised concerns about the Allan Labor Government’s Land Tax Hikes and the significant financial impact this will have on Victorian residents. By lowering the tax-free threshold for land tax from $300,000 to $50,000 and introducing an additional flat tax of up to $975, the government has…
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…