In the first sitting week of Parliament for 2025, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, called on the Minster for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to fund the Shepparton bus review. Ms O’Keeffe also tabled a petition on behalf of the community which is frustrated that the region does not have adequate, updated…
DetailsKim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:49): (962) My question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport. Minister, when will nine return weekly train services be delivered on the Shepparton line as promised? In August 2021 the then Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, now the Premier, stated that stage 3 of the Shepparton line upgrade would be completed…
DetailsKim O’Keeffe, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, said she was delighted to announce that Shepparton will get to launch the Women Economic Forum in November this year, an international event for female leaders. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our region on the world stage,” she said. Whilst speaking at the event in…
DetailsKim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:23): I rise to stand and make a contribution to the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, and I thank the leading speaker, the member for Malvern, for his contribution and for the efforts that he has put in in really working on this bill and bringing some serious concerns to…
DetailsKim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:07): (973) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action I seek is that the minister provides funding for a bus service review for the Shepparton electorate. It has been more than 15 years since our last review, and as you can imagine, my electorate has experienced…
DetailsThe number of available Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) trucks has been reduced by 15 per cent after United Firefighters Union (UFU) members unanimously supported work bans on up to 30 trucks due to their ageing and dangerous conditions. The UFU has also stated that 42 per cent of the FRV fleet is beyond its replacement…
DetailsOver the years I have seen many instances where the community has needed to be supported. It is during those times that we see our community step up and support those in need. I will never forget how our community came together during COVID and also during the 2022 floods. The saying ‘it takes a…
DetailsAmbulance Victoria data from its 2023-24 Annual Report has shown a consistent and alarming rise in the number of rural road emergencies attended as Victoria’s road network continues to deteriorate. Since 2018-19, the total number of rural emergency road incidents attended by Ambulance Victoria increased by 24.5 per cent, while urgent Code 1 incidents have…
DetailsA $1.7 billion upgrade of Victoria’s public transport ticketing system is in chaos with reports emerging that parts of the consortium overseeing the upgrade have walked away with timelines not being met. The 15-year contract to update the system was won by Conduent Transportation in mid-2023 and included the introduction of new technology to allow…
DetailsLETTER TO THE EDITOR – Back to school As a new school year approaches, I would like to wish our teachers, students, staff and families a great year ahead. Last year I had the pleasure of visiting many primary and secondary schools across my electorate and it was really fantastic to get to meet and…
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