Improved water access for western Victorian farmers

The State Government has today announced new standpipes and firefighting tanks in Western Victoria following lobbying by The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy. Fourteen standpipes and nine firefighting tanks will be installed across Western Victoria. “These standpipes and firefighting tanks will ease the burden for farmers forced to travel long distances to cart water…

Labor’s cash grab targets Landmate program

Emma Kealy, National Member for Lowan has called for an urgent review of funding arrangements for the Landmate program, where minimum security prisoners undertake land environmental and remedial works, without cost. The program is operated by the Department of Justice and Regulation, and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. “Daniel Andrews recently introduced…