Labor missing the mark on local sport

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says country sport is missing out under the city-centric Andrews Labor Government. “It is extremely concerning that Daniel Andrews wants to hand over millions of dollars of taxpayer money to the AFL to redevelop the already world class Etihad Stadium while many of our country sporting clubs…

Kinder upgrades and equipment grants

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Councils, not-for-profit service providers and schools can apply for grants to upgrade their kindergarten buildings and playgrounds and buy equipment to provide a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities and additional needs under the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program. Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP said applications for building and playground upgrade projects ranging…

Kealy – Community spirit shines in times of crisis

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is in Hamilton, Penshurst and Gazette today to provide her support to the local community and thank emergency service members for their huge efforts in battling fires and supporting those who have lost stock and suffered significant property damage. “It is in times of crisis that our…

Hamilton CFA Airbase plays vital role in fire combat

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has continued her three year call for the Andrew’s Labor Government to immediately fund Stage 2 of the Hamilton CFA-DELWP Airbase project as the current emergency fire event in south west Victoria continues. Ms Kealy said that over 50 fire-bombing flights were deployed on Sunday, but many…

East Grampians Pipeline must be in State budget

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP and Steph Ryan MP, Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Water have met with landowners in the East Grampians region to hear their concerns about the lack of access to a reliable water supply. “I was proud to host a meeting with the Shadow…

Funding required for Longerenong College

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP and Steph Ryan MP, Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Training, Skills and Apprenticeships visited Longerenong College yesterday to discuss the importance of training in agriculture and the need for further investment. “The Nationals provided $2 million in funding to Longerenong College in 2014…

Farmers’ market support to return with Nationals

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has welcomed a $2 million pledge of support for Victorian farmers’ markets and small food producers if the Liberal and Nationals are elected in November. Ms Kealy said the Nationals would bring back the $2 million Farmers’ Market Support Program to support existing farmers’ markets and establish…

Kealy – Community heritage grants now open

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The National Library of Australia has announced the 2018 Community Heritage Grants Program, which is providing grants of up to $15,000 to assist in the preservation of Australian cultural heritage collections that are locally held, publicly accessible and nationally significant. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP said the program recognises that all over…