Despite assurances from the Department of Education that school staff would not be impacted to meet State Budget targets, shocking revelations have emerged that over 80 specialised teachers from the decades-long Visiting Teacher Service, have been made redundant. Visiting Teachers (VTs), highly experienced and adept in supporting students with specific disabilities and impairments, have been…
Kim O’Keeffe, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, has called on the Housing Minister, Colin Brook, to ensure that our region is included in the $1 billion Regional Housing Fund, announced following the cancellation of the 2026 Regional Commonwealth Games. “We have not had anywhere nearly enough invested into housing in our region and the…
This week in Parliament Kim O’Keeffe, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, called on the Community Sport Minister, Ros Spence, to provide funding for the redevelopment of the Shepparton Sports and Event Centre. Ms O’Keeffe emphasised the need for fair distribution of the $2 Billion Regional Funding Package following the cancellation of the regional Commonwealth…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has invited the Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Tim McCurdy, to Shepparton to hear your feedback on the Retirement Villages Act. Ms O’Keeffe and Mr McCurdy are eager to get feedback on a variety of concerns, with a focus on entry and exit fees of retirement villages,…
Letter to the editor Dear Editor, The cancellation of the Commonwealth Games is a huge letdown to regional Victoria, which would have seen the regions showcased on an international stage. This is a lost opportunity that would have also had an extraordinary economic benefit to the regions. Instead, this Government has once again failed regional…
The Andrews Labor Government’s decision to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games again glaringly highlights its incompetence. It is an embarrassing case of financial mismanagement from a Government that is broke. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said the community feels disillusioned and disappointed by the cancellation of the Games. “This Labor Government has…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is calling on people to nominate local volunteers who make a difference for the 2023 Victorian Volunteering Awards. The awards are now open, with nominations closing next Monday, July 17. They include recognition for individuals and organisations who have made an impact or improved outcomes by volunteering.…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has criticised the decision to close Tatura’s only bank, saying it will have a huge impact on the town that is already struggling to be provided with adequate banking services. The Commonwealth Bank closed in Tatura only 12 months ago, and the NAB is only open three…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has said it is hard to believe that one of the hardest hit regions devastated by flooding, has been left empty-handed by the Albanese Labor Government’s $1.8 billion disaster recovery plan. While every other state will receive advance disaster recovery payments for declared natural disaster areas, Victorians…
Dear Editor, I write to highlight the significance of NAIDOC (National Aboriginals and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week within our community and encourage everyone from the Shepparton District to get involved where they can. NAIDOC week (2-9 July 2023) presents a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the history, culture and…