The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, has worked alongside local committees and volunteers to secure more than $720,000 in state government funding for 21 projects across the Lowan electorate in western Victoria. Communities including Apsley, Mortlake, Pimpinio, Quantong, Edenhope, Casterton, Minyip, Dergholm, Penshurst and Warracknabeal were successful in the third round of Tiny Towns…
It is wonderful to be able to contribute in this place on outdoor recreation, and it has also been amazing to hear of so many members of this place who love outdoor recreation and particularly love to come and visit my electorate of Lowan to enjoy all that we have to offer. It was wonderful…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is encouraging local cricket clubs, schools, councils and facility managers to apply for the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund. Ms Kealy said the funding was a great chance to strengthen local cricket facilities and get more people involved, no matter their age or experience. “Great local sporting facilities make…
Football and netball clubs across the Lowan electorate have until next month to submit applications for funding to improve their facilities through the state government’s Country Football and Netball Program. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Emma Kealy, said the program was open to all football and netball clubs, associations and umpiring…
The Allan Labor Government is once again trying to spin a photo opportunity as meaningful support – this time at Rocklands Reservoir – while regional businesses continue to suffer without real help. Dressed up as a good news story, Labor’s announcement of more fish and a concrete boat ramp at Rocklands Reservoir does nothing to…
The Nationals’ Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has congratulated the Balmoral Bowling Club on receiving $220,000 in state government funding for a new synthetic bowling green following advocacy from the Nationals. Ms Kealy said she had personally inspected the existing green, which was installed in 2010, and observed its rapid deterioration. “This deterioration was jeopardising…
The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, has condemned the Allan Labor Government for failing to consult the local community or climbers over plans to permanently close scores of rockclimbing routes at Mt Arapiles. Labor quietly released the Dyurrite (Mt Arapiles) Cultural Landscape Management Plan Amendment on Monday after a secretive four-year process to investigate…
Local sport is facing an uncertain future as the Allan Labor Government’s lack of funding for sports grounds maintenance and upgrades threatens to undermine community participation and development. The plight of both Yarriambiack Shire Council and Hindmarsh Shire Council has been revealed at a parliamentary inquiry to discuss government cost-shifting. The inquiry found many sporting…
An elected Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $5 million to transform Horsham City Oval into a modern multi-use community asset for generations to come. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy announced the funding today to redevelop the oval with a new grandstand to meet accessibility and AFL regional standards,…
Warracknabeal and the wider Wimmera will benefit from a $7-million upgrade to Anzac Park if the Nationals are elected to government this month. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals Emma Kealy met with representatives from Yarriambiack Shire Council and user groups to announce the funding, which will transform multiple aspects of the…
