Rupanyup

Rupanyup community concerns ignored

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is disappointed at the Andrews Labor Government’s response to concerns from Rupanyup residents about the towns’ road network. “I have spoken in Parliament and written directly to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, the Hon. Luke Donnellan seeking urgent consideration of a number of road safety…

Youth employment rates fall in North West Victoria

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the total number of youth employed in North West Victoria remains significantly lower under the Daniel Andrews Labor Government.  While Daniel Andrews is trying to quote regional Victoria has the second lowest regional unemployment rate…

Youth unemployment rates up in South West Victoria

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the number of unemployed youth in South West Victoria has risen by 3.5% over the past twelve months.  While Daniel Andrews is trying to quote regional Victoria has the second lowest regional unemployment rate in…

Population Policy Taskforce comes to Hamilton

Community and business leaders have come together in Hamilton to have their say on the challenges the Lowan electorate faces in growing its population and how government policy can assist. The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP hosted the forum along with Victorian Population Taskforce deputy chair Danny O’Brien to seek input from local…

Population Policy Taskforce comes to Horsham

Community and business leaders from across the Wimmera, Grampians and Southern Mallee have come together in Horsham to have their say on the challenges the Lowan electorate faces in growing its population and how government policy can assist. The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP hosted the forum along with Victorian Population Taskforce deputy…

Kealy: Increase funding, don’t decrease speeds

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says reports that Daniel Andrews is considering a proposal to reduce the speed limit on some unsealed country roads to 70 km/h, is just lazy policy. “Labor has cut $160 million for the maintenance of country roads and bridges across country Victoria and is now trying to…

Kealy welcomes new bus service for Halls Gap

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has praised a successful community campaign which has secured a new bus service in the Halls Gap Valley commencing this Sunday, 10 September. “While it is disappointing we had to launch an extensive community campaign to secure this additional service, full credit must be given to Graeme…

Brainstorm on the future of our region

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP will host forums in Hamilton and Horsham on Friday to give locals a say on how regional Victoria can best capitalise on Victoria’s projected population growth. “With the state’s population set to surpass 10 million by 2051, there is a huge opportunity to reverse the current declining…

Labor hurts small business in grant payment delays

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is appalled the Andrew’s Labor Government is stalling on the payment of Community Shade Grants, hurting local businesses, sporting clubs and community organisations. The second round of the Community Shade Grants Program closed in October 2016, but 10 months’ later money has still not flowed to the 228 successful…

Kealy – Act F.A.S.T. this Stroke Week

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is urging local people to think and act F.A.S.T. this National Stroke Week. 2017 National Stroke Week is taking place from Monday 4 September to Sunday 10 September. “Time is critical when it comes to stroke and knowing the signs could save a life,” Ms Kealy said.…