Community groups across the Greater Shepparton and Moira Shire regions now have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $50,000 through Round 3 of the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund. The program offers grants between $5,000 and $50,000 to support projects that boost tourism, enhance livability, and build community pride in towns with…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Treasurer, Jaclyn Symes to urgently address the cost-of-living pressures that are significantly impacting on people in the community. Speaking in Parliament, Ms O’Keeffe raised with the Treasurer, a lived experience of a constituent who cannot afford to pay their rent and is desperately…
The Nationals’ Members for Euroa and Shepparton, Annabelle Cleeland and Kim O’Keeffe have jointly called on the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, and VicGrid to overhaul their consultation process and deliver tangible benefits for regional communities hosting renewable energy projects. Following a meeting with the Minister, VicGrid’s CEO, and Benalla Rural City Council,…
Dear Editor, As the final exams draw near, I’d like to take a moment to wish every Year 12 student the very best of luck. This time of year can be filled with nerves, excitement, and pressure. But it is also a moment to reflect on just how far you’ve come. The past 13 years…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local fishing and angling clubs to apply for funding through the Stronger Fishing Clubs Grant Program. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 per club to help support projects such as: Fishing lessons for multicultural groups, women, First Nations people and all-abilities programs Club…
Dear Editor, National Carers Week is an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary contribution and share a light on the vital role carers play across our region. Each day, unpaid carers provide essential emotional, physical and practical support whether that be family members, friends or people in the community who are ageing, living with disability, mental…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Gabrielle Williams to provide clarity as to when the completion of Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade be delivered. Speaking in Parliament, Ms O’Keeffe also asked the Minister if the completion will include additional carriages to address the…
The ongoing neglect of Victoria’s road network has been exposed with latest data from the Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) which provides a rating assessment on Victorian roads. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said that it is no surprise that the AusRAP assessment delivered a damning verdict on the state of many…
New data from the Council to Homeless Persons’ highlights Victoria’s housing crisis has worsened in almost every key measure, revealing surging rents, social housing waitlist and thousands of people forced into homelessness and housing stress. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe has described the latest data “not surprising”, and the Allan Labor Government has…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton and Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Multicultural Affairs, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local multicultural organisations to apply for the Multicultural Festivals and Events Grant Program. The program offers funding up to $50,000 for local community organisations to hold cultural festivals and events. Applications for this round of the program are…