Parliament Prize competition now open

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is encouraging local students to enter the 2019 Parliament Prize competition. “This year the Parliament Prize is asking students to submit a video of themselves presenting a Member’s Statement,” Ms Kealy said. “A Member’s Statement is an opportunity for elected members to make a brief statement in Parliament…

Labor’s solar panel rebate mess

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy says Daniel Andrews’ surprise cap on solar panel rebates has sent shockwaves through the industry and left local businesses looking at the possibility of having to downsize their operations and reduce staff numbers. Across Victoria, customers are cancelling their solar panel orders and demanding refunds on deposits paid,…

Kealy – electricity prices at record high

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is alarmed by a recent report from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) that shows not only are electricity prices at record highs, but Victorians can expect to see their electricity bills rise even more over the coming winter months. The Quarterly Energy Dynamics — Q1 2019 report…

Letter to the Editor – 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. On behalf of all local residents, I would especially like to thank all volunteers in the…

Labor must finish Warracknabeal Education Precinct

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has spoken in Parliament, calling on the Andrews Labor Government to provide the funding required in this year’s state budget to complete the Warracknabeal Education Precinct. “The Warracknabeal Education Precinct is an essential priority for this year’s state budget,” Ms Kealy said. “It is outrageous that the newest…

Public Safety Infrastructure Fund now open

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is encouraging local councils to consider making an application for a Public Safety Infrastructure Fund grant. Local Councils can apply for up to $250,000 to fund infrastructure that supports safer communities. “This fund supports local councils and their communities implement practical projects to deter crime and promote safety,”…

Kealy welcomes Horsham Riverfront Precinct announcement

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy says yesterday’s announcement that a re-elected Federal Liberal Nationals Government will invest $1.65 million to activate Horsham’s Wimmera River is wonderful news for the local community. Stage 1 of the project includes construction of a café, boardwalk and jetty, signage and lighting upgrades, outdoor seating terraces and artwork…

Kealy welcomes East Grampians Pipeline announcement

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has welcomed the announcement that a re-elected Federal Liberal Nationals Government will invest $32 million to complete the East Grampians Pipeline Project. The funding, which was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack on Sunday, will enable a reliable piped water supply to be provided to up to…

Farmers don’t rate a mention in Labor’s review

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy says farmers facing further rises in farm rates this year continue to be ignored by the Andrews Labor Government. Labor’s Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek was asked in Parliament last week to explain why a review into rates fails to address the number one issue facing farmers: the…

The end of large community bank donations

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More Lowan residents have contacted the Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy concerned at the impact on their local community of the Labor Government’s mandate to remove State Government banking from local banks. Labor recently announced that all state-owned organisations such as schools and hospitals must close accounts with local banks and transfer their money…