Kealy — Western Victoria overlooked in roads research

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is disappointed Western Victoria has again been overlooked by the Andrew’s Labor Government, this time in a state-wide community engagement program regarding Victoria’s country road network. VicRoads is currently visiting cities and towns in country Victoria to talk to local communities about how Government can better plan, build,…

All systems go for Rainbow Enduro Race

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local residents to attend the Rainbow Desert Enduro, the final round of the Australian Off Road Championship, which will take place on August 4 to 6. The race is run by the Victorian Off Road Racing Association Inc. and the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport,…

Planning for golf in Victoria — have your say!

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging community groups, golf clubs, local government, businesses and other interested individuals to make a submission on a recently released ‘Planning for Golf in Victoria’ Discussion Paper. A 2016 study commissioned by Golf Victoria found that golf is one of Victoria’s most popular sports with over…

Labor ignores Hamilton in State-wide small business program

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is astonished the Andrews Labor Government has ignored Hamilton in this year’s Small Business Festival program, particularly given the imminent shutdown of the Hamilton Mineral Sands Separation Plant. The Small Business Festival aims to provide information, ideas and inspiration to people who are starting or growing a…

Scholarships available for young farmers

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Young farmers across the Lowan Electorate are being encouraged to apply for scholarships aimed at helping them succeed in their food and fibre career. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP said the Young Farmer Scholarships program provides primary producers under the age of 35 with funding for training and development, as well as…

Grants available to improve disability access

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Not-for-profit organisations and local councils in the Lowan electorate are being encouraged to apply for grants to build a “Changing Place” in their community. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP said the Changing Places program aimed to boost access and equality for Victorians with a disability by building more-accessible bathrooms. The grants help…

Apply now for Sporting Club Grants

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Grants allowing sporting clubs to update their equipment, upskill volunteers and coaches, improve their operational effectiveness and introduce new participants are now open for applications. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has encouraged all local clubs and organisations to apply for round one of the 2017/18 Sporting Club Grants program which provides a…

Support lacking for victims of family violence

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has spoken in Parliament about the lack of support for victims of family violence in Western Victoria. The Western region of the Department of Health and Human Services covers almost one-quarter of the state, yet the Andrews Labor Government has only allocated one support and safety hub…

CFA bill to face inquiry after faltering in Parliament

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Legislation that volunteer firefighters fear will tear apart the Country Fire Authority has been sent to a parliamentary committee for consultation after it failed to receive enough support to pass Parliament’s Legislative Council. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy said the outcome was a win for volunteers from across the region. “This whole saga…