Project Platypus

Parliament

Victorian Parliament — 22 March 2017 – Ms KEALY – Project Platypus is a fantastic organisation providing vital support for a number of Landcare groups across the region. In late 2016 the Andrews Labor government promised to fund a 0.5 equivalent full-time local Landcare facilitator position. However, this funding has still not flowed for Project Platypus, putting local…

Hamilton Relay for Life

Parliament

Victorian Parliament — 22 March 2017 – Ms KEALY – It was a great privilege to open the Hamilton district Relay for Life. The outstanding community sport event raised over $30 000 for vital cancer research. The Horsham event also achieved amazing support, raising over $100 000. Thanks to all participants, sponsors and donors, and the fabulous organisers, who…

Regional and rural roads

Parliament

Victorian Parliament — 22 March 2017 – Ms KEALY – Funding cuts to country Victorian roads are taking their toll. On Sunday a terrible accident occurred on the Horsham-Lubeck Road, where a severely undulating road surface is being blamed for a single-vehicle tractor accident, where the bucket caught the tarmac, almost flipping the tractor, and the…

Lowan electorate crime

Parliament

Victorian Parliament — 22 March 2017 – Ms KEALY – Crime rates in country Victoria are skyrocketing under the Andrews Labor government. Crime in Hindmarsh shire has increased by 63 per cent, and Horsham has one of the highest crime rates in the state. The Premier must immediately take action and make – – The DEPUTY SPEAKER – Order! The member’s…