Dear Editor, Monday saw a number of wonderful local events take place right across the Shepparton District to commemorate Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day, observed on the 11th of November each year right around Australia, provides not only an opportunity to mark the end of World War I, but to honour those who have served and…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:58): The community has come together once again to support two incredible local fundraising events. The Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch had over 1000 in attendance, raising awareness of prostate cancer. Close to $200,000 was raised. The proceeds from this event go to providing a local prostate cancer specialist care nurse at Goulburn…
Today, The Nationals launched a clear plan to put local voices first in the transition to renewables. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said residents in the Shepparton District, like many across the state, have been left out of the conversation on renewable projects by the Allan Labor Government and multinational corporations. Ms…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:52): The Rotary Club of Nathalia held their final meeting, after 61 years of service to the Nathalia community. The club presented a Paul Harris Fellow to Loula Oliver for her community service over many years and her role with Rotary. A Paul Harris Fellow is the highest honour you can receive as…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local communities to apply for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund. The fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support projects that enhance tourism, liveability, and community pride in towns with populations of up to 5,000 people. Mrs O’Keeffe…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:39): Today I rise to stand and make a contribution on the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Repeal Bill 2024. I wish to acknowledge the lead speaker the Leader of the Nationals for his compelling and in-depth contribution and for sharing such a broad history of the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute and much more. I will…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local football and netball clubs to work with their councils to secure funding through the latest round of the Country Football and Netball Program. Grants of up to $250,000 are available to support upgrades to regional sporting facilities. “Regional councils can now apply for these…
A key parliamentary flood report has exposed the government’s extreme failure in planning, preparing for, and responding to the 2022 floods. The Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee Report into the 2022 flood event in Victoria found that over 4000 properties were isolated or inundated across the Shepparton District electorate, demonstrating a clear failure from…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is urging members of the community to consider nominating a local, hardworking and dedicated senior volunteer for the upcoming Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. “There are so many wonderful seniors in our communities who selflessly dedicate their time and energy to make a positive impact,” Mrs…
This week in Parliament, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams to undertake an extensive review of bus services in the Shepparton District. The last review was conducted 15 years ago, and the current services do not meet the region’s growth and increased…