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Education inquiry launched

Media31 July, 2023

Our students’ futures are being prioritised with the launch of a parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s state education system. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals Emma Kealy is…

Recent wet weather has seen roads across regional Victoria falling apart at the seams, with more potholes than ever before and particularly dangerous sections of roads and highways remaining unrepaired…

New V/Line ticketing agent for Hamilton

Media25 July, 2023

After months of lobbying, Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy is pleased that Slade’s Newsagency in Hamilton will be taking on the role of V/Line…

Businesses punished by Labor’s mismanagement of WorkCover

Media24 July, 2023

Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals, Emma Kealy says local businesses have been dealt another cruel blow by Labor, with WorkCover bills rolling in this week showing…

Kealy calls for answers regarding Nhill Railway Station

Media24 July, 2023

Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals, Emma Kealy, is calling on the Minister for Public Transport to immediately organise works required to allow Nhill Railway Station to…

Farm Safety Week a timely reminder

Media19 July, 2023

Deputy Leader of the Nationals, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is urging primary producers to put the spotlight on their health and wellbeing during Farm…

Nationals MPs cook for families staying at Ronald McDonald House

Media5 July, 2023

The Victorian Nationals MPs recently volunteered to cook dinner for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Melbourne’s North Fitzroy. Ronald McDonald Houses in Victoria and Tasmania support more…

Still no word on management change for arboretum

Media3 July, 2023

Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Emma Kealy is continuing her call for the Minister for Environment to immediately return management of the Peter Francis Points Arboretum…

Staggering rise in Lowan homelessness

Media27 June, 2023

Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Emma Kealy is alarmed by recently released figures which show a 72 per cent increase in reported homelessness in Lowan between…

Funding certainty needed to get trucks off our local roads

Media6 June, 2023

The Andrews Labor Government must provide funding certainty for the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme (MSIS) to encourage more freight onto rail. The MSIS is an incentive program providing financial support…

Western Highway duplication on the skids

Media2 June, 2023

Duplication of the Western Highway between Ararat and Stawell has been halted pending the completion of a Federal Labor Government infrastructure review, with fears the outcome could lead to even…

Bank closures hurting regional communities

Media29 May, 2023

The Nationals have raised the issue of bank closures in regional communities in Parliament, calling on the Minister for Regional Development to support regional towns to ensure vital local banking…

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Education inquiry launched

Stay safe on our local roads

New V/Line ticketing agent for Hamilton

Businesses punished by Labor’s mismanagement of WorkCover

Kealy calls for answers regarding Nhill Railway Station

Farm Safety Week a timely reminder

Nationals MPs cook for families staying at Ronald McDonald House

Still no word on management change for arboretum

Staggering rise in Lowan homelessness

Funding certainty needed to get trucks off our local roads

Western Highway duplication on the skids

Bank closures hurting regional communities

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