Government hands must stay off local trusts: Kealy

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Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is deeply concerned that the Andrews Labor Government is looking to force its way into managing a local trust fund. Natimuk Lake Committee contacted Ms Kealy following correspondence from the government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning regarding money left to the committee by Otto Spehr in the 1950s.…

Letter to the Editor: Wonderful news for Woodbine

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I am delighted to learn that Woodbine Inc. in Warracknabeal will receive $1.2 million from the Liberal Nationals Federal Government to renovate existing facilities and construct a new disability accommodation centre for their residents. Over the past six years I’ve worked closely with Bernie and the team at Woodbine to support the great work they…

On the spot fines for farm trespass

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Victorian famers have today had a small win in the fight against animal activism and illegal farm trespass. The introduction of on-the-spot fines will be the first step to fix Victoria’s broken farm trespass laws.  These commitments come in response to the final report of the Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism on…

Are you missing money that is rightfully yours?

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy is urging local residents and businesses to find out if they have unclaimed monies sitting with the Victorian State Revenue Office (SRO). Recent data from the SRO shows that hundreds of millions of dollars sit unclaimed with over a million entitlements waiting for their rightful owner. Ms Kealy…

Sport Survival Grants available for clubs and associations

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Local sports clubs and associations are being urged to apply for COVID-19 survival grants to help with operational costs. The Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package is available to assist community sporting clubs and associations. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy said local sporting clubs and associations have been hit hard by COVID-19. “The…

Nationals release COVID-19 recovery plan

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The Victorian Nationals are calling for a one-off increase to lift energy concessions to $1000 next year. The proposal comes as part of a wider plan released last week to help secure Victorians’ personal finances, rebuild local economies, build better communities and keep families safe in the wake of coronavirus. “We have outlined a detailed…

Thank you to our volunteers – Letter to the editor

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National Volunteer Week gives us all the opportunity to celebrate and thank those who generously give their time to help others — and this year that help is more important than ever.   The coronavirus pandemic has impacted our communities in a number of difficult ways. But it has also further galvanised our community spirit…

Payroll tax relief to drive business confidence in Lowan

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Small and medium-sized businesses in Lowan will save hundreds of thousands of dollars under The Nationals’ plan for further payroll tax relief. The call to immediately implement temporary payroll tax relief measures for all businesses across the Lowan electorate on the first $10 million of annual payroll will help get locals back on their feet…