Dear Editor, As Christmas approaches, it is a reminder of how we can contribute to our community and just how vital it is to support the organisations that support others. Each year, our incredible local charities and community groups quietly step in to help families doing it tough. Their work is invaluable, especially at this…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has urged the Allan Labor Government not to proceed with proposed cuts of more than $15 million per annum to Victoria’s 31 Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs), including the Goulburn Murray LLEN. The warning follows the release of the much-awaited Silver Review into Victoria’s Public Service,…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has condemned the Allan Labor Government for attempting to mislead regional Victorians by delaying, rather than abandoning, its new emergency services tax until after the next state election. Ms O’Keeffe said locals should not be fooled by Labor’s latest annoucement, warning that the tax has not been…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for its failure to fund Neighbourhood Houses in the Shepparton District, leaving vital community services abandoned just weeks before Christmas, during one of the most financially stressful periods in recent memory. “I have contacted the Minister for Carers and Volunteers, Ros…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has asked for action on the long-delayed upgrade of the Graham Street and Goulburn Valley Highway intersection in Shepparton. This week in Parliament, Ms O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne when the works would begin. The Graham Street and Goulburn Valley Highway…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has condemned the Allan Labor Government for cutting vital funding to the police mental health and wellbeing hubs, that were promised but never delivered to regional police stations across the state. Ms O’Keeffe raised the matter in Parliament this week, calling on the Minister for Police, Anthony…
Shepparton has reached a major milestone in regional healthcare, with the first public cochlear implant surgical service delivered outside of metropolitan Melbourne now operating at GV Health in partnership with the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, but this is still more that needs to be done. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe…
Dear Editor, We were incredibly proud to have launched the 2025 Women Economic Forum in Shepparton, and a first for regional Victoria. It was a unique opportunity to showcase the region on the world stage and to share our extraordinary success, and the opportunities in regional Victoria. It was inspiring to see local leaders, businesses…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has expressed her deep disappointment that the Allan Labor Government has again voted against important reforms designed to strengthen police powers and help prevent knife-related harm across Victoria. Ms O’Keeffe said the refusal to introduce Jack’s Law is a significant setback for community safety at a time…
The Allan Labor Government has delivered a $10 million funding cut to the State Emergency Service (VICSES) at the very time demand for assistance is increasing and communities are facing greater emergency pressures. The VICSES 2024-25 Annual Report, tabled in Parliament this week, confirms that the service is now operating with fewer resources despite recording…