Grants to boost community safety

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Community groups and councils are being encouraged to apply for Community Safety Fund grants of up to $25,000 for local community crime prevention projects. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy said the grants, established by the former National-Liberal Government, help not-for-profit community groups and councils deliver projects that prevent crime, improve safety and strengthen…

Incentives for health professionals urgently needed

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Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has called on the Andrews Labor Government to explain what it’s doing to address critical GP shortages in rural health, as communities in western Victoria continue to go without a local GP. Daniel Andrews recently announced a $50,000 incentive to encourage teachers to relocate to country areas in an attempt…

Silence deafening on ‘new’ kangaroo pet food program

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Western district farmers and professional shooters are yet to hear from the Andrews Labor Government about the new kangaroo pet food program framework that will operate from 1 October. Earlier this year the Government agreed to extend the successful kangaroo pet food trial to 30 September to “provide continuity to current participants of the KPFT…

Horsham hearing on animal rights activism

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A public hearing will be held in Horsham on Wednesday, 18 September for the parliamentary inquiry into the impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture. The Legislative Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee is investigating the effectiveness of legislation and other measures to prevent and deter activities by unauthorised persons on agricultural and associated industries.…

Daniel Andrews M.I.A for drought affected farmers

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Daniel Andrews is failing farmers in drought affected areas of Victoria. Some parts of Victoria continue to experience severe drought conditions but Daniel Andrews hasn’t visited any of the affected communities. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy said Daniel Andrews confirmed again in State Parliament this week why he’s made a name for himself…

Small step in right direction for solar rebate debacle

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Calls by the solar industry and Liberal Nationals for changes to Labor’s solar panel rebate program have finally been heard, with Solar Victoria recently announcing an increase in total rebates for the financial year and their release twice a month. Retailers and installers are also now able to upload quotes at any time, regardless of…

Become a F.A.S.T. Hero this National Stroke Week

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Western Victorian residents are being urged to become F.A.S.T. Heroes this National Stroke Week by becoming aware of the common signs of stroke. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy said when it comes to stroke, timing is critical and recognising the signs of stroke could save a life. “This year the Stroke Foundation is…

Get behind The Nappy Collective for a good cause

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is once again getting behind The Nappy Collective by nominating her office in Firebrace Street, Horsham as a drop off point. For the past two years Ms Kealy has nominated her office as a drop off point for unused disposable nappies that have then been distributed to…