Kealy calls for commitment to fix western Victorian roads

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Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals Emma Kealy has called on the Andrews Labor Government to commit the large amount of funding necessary to repair roads right across the west of the state in the upcoming budget. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Kealy specifically called for funding for Petschels Lane in Hamilton where…

Kealy demands clean-up of Horsham Railway Precinct

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A lack of maintenance at the Horsham Railway Precinct by VicTrack has been raised in Parliament by the Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Emma Kealy. Ms Kealy raised the issue with the Minister for Public Transport, calling for the minister to direct VicTrack to clean up the site. Ms Kealy said…

Victorian Government must fix VPTAS now

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The Andrews Labor Government is being called on to take immediate action to fix the failing Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS). The scheme reimburses travel and accommodation costs incurred by rural Victorians when they are required to travel more than 100 kilometres one way for specialist medical treatment. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader…

Grampians Climbing Bans must be lifted

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Calls continue for climbing bans on sites in the Grampians Nationals Park assessed by Parks Victoria and found to have no evidence of significant risk to cultural heritage or the natural environment to be lifted, and assessments yet to be undertaken to be fast-tracked. Speaking in State Parliament, Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of…

Lubeck intersection upgrade urgently required.

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Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy has called on the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to take urgent action to improve safety at the notorious Horsham-Lubeck Road and Murtoa-Glenorchy Road intersection near Lubeck. Speaking in State Parliament, Ms Kealy said she continued to be contacted by constituents concerned at the…

Applications for Churchill Fellowships now open

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Christian Fellowships offer Australians a life-changing opportunity to travel overseas for four to eight weeks to learn more about a topic or issue that they are passionate about. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy is encouraging Lowan constituents to consider applying for a fellowship, with applications now open and closing…

Country Football and Netball grants close soon

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Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy is reminding local clubs that applications for the 2023 round of Country Football and Netball Club grants close on 27 March 2023. Under the program grants of up to $250,000 are available for clubs to deliver upgrades to infrastructure. “We know how integral our…

Take advantage of the Power Saving Bonus

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On the back of recent announcements that power bills are set to spike, Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy is urging residents to take advantage of the Power Saving Bonus. The next round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus opens on the 24th March and eligible households, including those that…

Kealy calls for new Hamilton V/Line ticketing agent

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Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals Emma Kealy has called on the Minister for Public Transport to reveal the government’s plans for a new V/Line ticketing office in Hamilton. Ms Kealy raised the issue in Parliament earlier this month after her office was inundated with calls from distressed locals following the surprise…

Stawell community devastated by loss of much-loved GP

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Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Emma Kealy has called on the Minister for Health to urgently intervene in contract negotiations between Stawell GP Dr Adnan Rasheed and Grampians Health. Speaking in Parliament last week, Ms Kealy requested the Minister also undertake an immediate review into all medical contract negotiations undertaken by…