Multicultural grants now open

Community groups in the Lowan electorate are being encouraged to apply for a grant to run multicultural celebrations, festivals and events. Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy said the Multicultural Festivals and Events Funding (MFE) Program 2015-16 provided not-for-profit groups with the opportunity to access grants ranging from $500 to $100,000. “The purpose of the…

Kealy blames Labor for crime increase

Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy blames the Labor Government’s failure to fill police vacancies and cuts to the number of sworn police officers in Victoria with the increased crime statistics across the Yarriambiack Shire Council area. This comes after a rise in crime statistics for the year to September 30 released by the Victorian…