The Nationals’ Buyback Fightback Tour has already visited Wodonga, Yarrawonga, Shepparton and Kyabram – and will tomorrow take the campaign against Federal Labor’s water buybacks to Robinvale and Mildura in Victoria’s northwest. Farming communities in Northern Victoria are on the brink of devastation, and the entire state is set to pay a hefty price at…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe spoke in parliament this week on the Land (Revocation of Reservations) Bill 2023. The Bill is for an Act to provide for the revocation of certain permanent reservations of Crown land across the state at 13 different locations, including Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton. The Crown land adjoins…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has this week in Parliament, raised her concerns and called out the State Government over the ambulance crisis and wait times. Ms O’Keeffe said “there has been constant incidents raised regarding ambulance delays. The past 12 months, 20 Victorians lives have been lost. The Health Minister, Mary-Anne…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, this week in State Parliament, has called on the Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Danny Pearson to meet with Ms O’Keeffe and Greater Shepparton City Council to discuss the future of the Shepparton Bypass. Ms O’Keeffe said “this would be an opportunity for the newly appointed Transport…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local community groups across the Shepparton District, to restore war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour to their original condition or changed to better reflect veteran service in the community. The Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grant Program is currently accepting grant…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is appalled by Federal Labor’s decision to axe the Shepparton Bypass, saying it is another example of Labor letting the Goulburn Valley region down. On Thursday, 16 November 2023, Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King released findings of the Government’s Federal Infrastructure Review, revealing that Stage 1 the…
Local manufacturers are encouraged by Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, to apply for funding under The Made in Victoria program, to expand operations, boost productivity, generate local jobs, and to transition to net zero emissions. “Manufacturing is a major contributor to our economy, providing the largest economic output across all industries in Greater…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging organisations to apply for a share of $350,000 for projects that to help preserve the region’s heritage. The Local History Grants Program is currently accepting grant applications for up to $15,000. Ms O’Keeffe said the funding round is a fantastic opportunity for local groups to…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, joined local waste management company, FOOTT, this week at their new site where they will operate the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). From November 1, Victorian residents can return eligible cans, containers and bottles for a 10c reimbursement. Ms O’Keeffe said she was delighted to see CDS…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe says support is still available for businesses and not-for-profit groups that require assistance for flood recovery efforts. “Local businesses have faced some tough years and we know that many are still recovering from the October 2022 flood and the widespread impact this disaster has had on the…