The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, recently visited Mooroopna Primary School to speak with Grade 6 students about her role following their completion of the Parliament of Victoria’s Webex program. “It was wonderful to see the students so interested and their enthusiasm to learn more,” Ms O’Keeffe said. During her visit, Ms O’Keeffe…
Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Treasurer Tim Pallas in Parliament today, demanding adequate funding in the upcoming May budget to repair the appalling, unsafe and deteriorating roads across the Shepparton District. “The state of our roads has been deteriorating dramatically, with cuts to the roads maintenance budget totalling 45…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has raised critical safety concerns regarding the pedestrian crossing at Kialla West Primary School in Parliament last week. Addressing the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, Ms O’Keeffe highlighted the need for improved safety measures at the school’s crossing, citing a horrific accident that occurred…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has raised concerns about the Allan Labor Government’s Land Tax Hikes and the significant financial impact this will have on Victorian residents. By lowering the tax-free threshold for land tax from $300,000 to $50,000 and introducing an additional flat tax of up to $975, the government has…
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Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is calling on local organisations to take a step towards improving road safety by applying for the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) 2024 Road Safety Grant Program. This initiative opens the door to support community groups and organisations to develop and implement effective community-based road safety projects within the…
Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging not-for-profit organisations and community groups in the Shepparton District to apply for the 2024 Telstra Connected Communities Grant Program. “This program aims to enhance the resilience, sustainability, and digital capability of Australia’s remote, rural, and regional communities through a funding pool of $600,000 over three years,”…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, continues to lobby for the redevelopment of the Shepparton Sports Stadium but highlighted a significant hurdle in securing funding for the project. Despite years of advocacy, the progress hinges on the completion of a detailed design. “I have been lobbying for this redevelopment for many years, and…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is calling on the Allan Labor Government to ensure ongoing funding for Neighbourhood Houses across the Shepparton District. “Our Neighbourhood Houses are the backbone of our communities, providing essential support and services to the community often during the most challenging of times,” Ms O’Keeffe said. “From emergency…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has spoken in Parliament and called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to retract the recent decision by V/Line to enter into a vending machine agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. This agreement will have a significant impact on a local business that…