Rushed battery project arrives under the cover of darkness

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Residents and producers near Stawell are facing the brutal reality of the Allan Labor Government’s first rushed major renewables project. The $250 million Joel Joel Battery Energy Storage Project, rushed through under the new Development Facilitation Program, will be the biggest battery in the state. Despite the sheer size of the 10ha project, it was…

New bans on telemarketing and doorknocking

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The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is urging the public to be aware of new bans on telemarketing and doorknocking under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. From May this year, unsolicited telemarketing calls related to the program — which provides state government incentives for households that install certain energy-efficient products and services — became…

Monitor appointed for Horsham council — again

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The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is disappointed the state government has not gone further to address systemic issues within Horsham Rural City Council, with the government today announcing a second monitor would be appointed to the council in as many years. The move follows calls from Ms Kealy and the local community to…

Horsham, Stawell schools secure funding for upgrades

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The Nationals’ Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has congratulated two Lowan schools who have received state government funding for upgrades. Ss Michael and John’s Primary School in Horsham will receive $3.6 million for a general learning area, breakout spaces and other improvements. St Patrick’s School in Stawell will receive $2.4 million to build a general…

Nominate now for Victorian Seniors Awards

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Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy is urging members of the community to consider nominating a local hardworking and dedicated senior volunteer for the upcoming Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Nominations are now open for the 2024 Awards which celebrate senior Victorians who share their skills, experience, time and…

AFL road safety grants open

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Grassroots football and netball clubs across the state can apply for a share of $600,000 to improve their club as part of an annual road safety rewards grants program. The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) have kicked off this year’s TAC Club Rewards program, which encourages local clubs to promote road safety to members during the…

Fair School Bonus campaign launched to help regional families

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The Victorian Nationals have launched a Fair School Bonus campaign to fight for more equitable access for regional families to the Allan Labor Government’s unfair School Saving Bonus. The $400 bonus, which was announced in the State Budget, automatically applies to every Victorian government school student, but it is rigorously restricted for students attending low-fee…

Support sought to prevent loss of regional health voices

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Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is seeking the support of Lowan residents through a petition calling on the Allan Labor Government to keep its hands off regional hospitals and drop plans for mega-mergers. The online petition has been launched following confirmation from the Minister for Health that at least…

Labor mismanagement puts community safety at risk

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Recent reports that a newly agreed nine-day fortnight rostering system for Victoria Police might impact community safety must be urgently addressed by the Allan Labor Government. Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Member for Lowan said it was critical that the Allan Labor Government focused on filling frontline vacancies and reopening police stations as crime…