Bank closures hurting regional communities

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The Nationals have raised the issue of bank closures in regional communities in Parliament, calling on the Minister for Regional Development to support regional towns to ensure vital local banking services remain. In data released last year, 575 Australian towns that once had at least one of the big four banks now have no form…

Victorians being punished for Labor’s financial incompetence

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Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is outraged that funding for several key health projects in the Lowan electorate has not been included in the 2023-24 Victorian State Budget. Tabled today, the budget makes no mention of funding for key local health projects including the redevelopment of the Hamilton Base Hospital ICU and Emergency Department and…

State Budget falls well short for Lowan

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Today’s announcement of funding for a new childcare facility in Murtoa in the 2023-24 State Budget has delivered on a key pre-election commitment made by Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy. Ms Kealy said she was delighted that construction of the much-needed facility at the Murtoa College would be completed by 2025, providing an enormous boost…

Call to stop unsolicited phone calls re Energy Upgrades Program

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Unsolicited phone calls from call centres purporting to be representatives of the Victorian Governments Energy Upgrades Program has been raised in State Parliament by The Nationals. Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said her office continued to be contacted by distressed residents and businesses who were being inundated with unsolicited…

Celebrating our volunteers

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This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week, giving us all the opportunity to promote the role of volunteers in our community and to say thank you to millions of Australians who give their time in the service of others. It is hard to think of any sector in the community that isn’t touched by the…

Kealy slams closure of Schulze’s Beach toilets

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A decision by Parks Victoria to demolish a toilet block at Schulze’s Beach, Lake Hindmarsh has been slammed by the Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Emma Kealy. Lake Hindmarsh is currently holding 22,680 ML, slightly down from 25,110 ML in February. The lake has been used extensively by ski and fishing…

Budget must deliver for Lowan schools and childcare

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The member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy is calling for increased funding in the upcoming budget for local schools and childcare facilities. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said there were critical works and vital upgrades required to schools and expanded childcare infrastructure needed right across the region so children and families could get the best possible…