Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:53): I was incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Val Barrass, who passed away on 17 March aged 93. Val was a special friend to me and an outstanding and much-loved member of our community. Val was well known across the region, particularly for her love and support of local sport…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:54): I wish to thank Father Monsignor Peter Jeffrey for his dedication and service. He recently retired after serving as a Catholic priest for 61 years. Monsignor is loved by all of the community and has helped so many people within the community, regardless of their faith or circumstances. I also want to…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:53): People are coming from wide and far to get their hands on Australia’s best vanilla slice and Australia’s best hot cross bun. A big congratulations to Matt and his team at North End Bakehouse Shepparton and Mooroopna, who have done it again, taking the two titles at the 2025 Baking Association…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:53): I had the absolute pleasure of recently visiting Mooroopna Primary School, Shepparton East Primary School, St Francis Primary School Nathalia and Bourchier Street Primary School in Shepparton to present school badges and certificates. It is always such a proud day, with some of the families, friends and carers in attendance. I also…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:31): I was incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Nick Vittorio. Nick was a much-loved member of our community, as was his late wife Nina, who passed away last April. It was a dream come true for Nick and Nina when they opened their own small business the Casablanca pizza and…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:01): I wish to acknowledge Mr Greg Coghlan, the owner and operator of Goulburn Valley Vending Service for the past 20 years. Greg was notified in February that V/Line was changing the way it manages the provision of refreshments at railway stations and had entered into an agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners,…
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…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:58): Tatura Primary School recently celebrated 150 years of education. Congratulations to the principal Susanne Gill, teachers, staff, students and their families past and present as they all celebrate this wonderful milestone. The school has welcomed thousands of students over the years and played an important role in shaping the future of their…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:57): I wish to congratulate Brad and his team from Brad’s Magic Meats in Shepparton, who were recently awarded the best traditional beef sausage in Victoria with their gourmet sweet chilli beef sausage at the 2024 Australian Meat Industry Council state sausage and best butchers awards in Melbourne. As you can imagine, people…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:28): Today I rise to acknowledge the life of a true Shepparton icon, Murray Slee, who passed away on Friday at the remarkable age of 101. What truly stood out about Murray was his dedication to his family and to public service. Murray is known to be Shepparton’s longest serving councillor, spending…