Hamilton Relay for Life

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Victorian Parliament — 22 March 2017 – Ms KEALY – It was a great privilege to open the Hamilton district Relay for Life. The outstanding community sport event raised over $30 000 for vital cancer research. The Horsham event also achieved amazing support, raising over $100 000. Thanks to all participants, sponsors and donors, and the fabulous organisers, who…

Regional and rural roads

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Victorian Parliament — 22 March 2017 – Ms KEALY – Funding cuts to country Victorian roads are taking their toll. On Sunday a terrible accident occurred on the Horsham-Lubeck Road, where a severely undulating road surface is being blamed for a single-vehicle tractor accident, where the bucket caught the tarmac, almost flipping the tractor, and the…

Lowan electorate crime

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Victorian Parliament — 22 March 2017 – Ms KEALY – Crime rates in country Victoria are skyrocketing under the Andrews Labor government. Crime in Hindmarsh shire has increased by 63 per cent, and Horsham has one of the highest crime rates in the state. The Premier must immediately take action and make – – The DEPUTY SPEAKER – Order! The member’s…

Albacutya Bridge

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Victorian Parliament – 7 March 2017 – Ms Kealy – After almost 100 years the Albacutya Bridge is at risk of closure due to deterioration. It is essential that the Andrews Labor government redirect country bridges funding, which has been directed to the Premier’s city electorate, back to where it belongs in the country and provide immediate funding…

Building Inclusive Communities program

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Victorian Parliament – 22 February 2017 – Ms Kealy – (12 273) My question is to the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing. The information I seek is: what inclusion support will be provided to people living with disability in the Wimmera over the coming two years? A rural access worker is currently employed by Horsham Rural City Council…

Horsham health services

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Victorian Parliament – 22 February 2017 – Ms Kealy – Nine doctors have left Horsham since late 2016, resulting in patients waiting for up to a month for a routine medical appointment. This is putting enormous stress on local people with chronic disease, who cannot get prescriptions for medications they need. It is also placing immense…

Confederation of Australian Motor Sport race

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Victorian Parliament – 22 February 2017 – Ms Kealy – It is fabulous that Rainbow has been chosen as the location for a Confederation of Australian Motor Sport desert enduro race. Second only to the Finke Desert Race, this sporting event will attract significant visitors to the region and help spread the word on what a great…

Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre

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Victorian Parliament – 7 December 2016 – Ms KEALY – I recently toured the Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre, a fantastic educational facility which showcases our unique volcanic geology. The centre is run by committed local volunteers, who do a fabulous job in offering school tours and tourism advice to visitors. I urge the government to support their…

Warracknabeal Secondary College wins ResourceSmart Waste Award

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Victorian Parliament – 7 December 2016 – Ms KEALY – Congratulations to Warracknabeal Secondary College, winner of the ResourceSmart Waste Secondary School of the Year and finalist in the ResourceSmart Water Secondary School of the Year and ResourceSmart School of the Year. Congratulations also to Kate Morgan, winner of the ResourceSmart Secondary Teacher of the Year award.…

Operation Bigwheels target

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Victorian Parliament – 7 December 2016 – Ms Kealy – It is very disappointing that the Labor government’s Operation Bigwheels is targeting farmers and harvest contractors, causing massive disruption to harvest operations. We all know that our vehicles must be safe, but why is this program run during harvest and intended to penalise truck operators rather…