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…

Kealy – Sharp drop in CFA volunteers revealed

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has said the Liberal-Nationals’ move to amend the CFA Act in Parliament this week aimed to protect the rights of volunteers currently under siege by the Andrews Labor Government. It came as a Productivity Commission Report revealed there are 2,400 less CFA volunteers protecting communities now, than…

Grants open to emergency service volunteers

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local emergency service groups and volunteers to apply for funding through a newly launched Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants Program. “This new grants program will support, enhance and improve the vital services provided by volunteers within our regional communities”, Ms Kealy said.  “Grants can be…

Kealy thanks community for supporting CFA petition

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has thanked the community for their support of the Country Fire Authority (CFA), which has just two days before a freeze on the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) vote expires. The electorate has shown overwhelming support for volunteers, with thousands signing Ms Kealy’s petition to the Premier to…

Kealy — National Volunteer Week

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is praising the electorate for its high rate of volunteers during celebrations for this week’s National Volunteers Week. “The Lowan Electorate has almost double the rate of volunteers compared to the rest of our State and this is something we should all be very proud of,” Ms…

Kealy supports North Hamilton Fire Brigade

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Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy has spoken in Parliament this week calling on the Andrews Labor Government to commit funds desperately needed to repair and upgrade the North Hamilton Fire Brigade station. “As a result of recent damage to the North Hamilton CFA Shed door, there is an absurd situation where their large fire…

Kealy supports Dimboola Urban Fire Brigade

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Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy is calling on the Andrews Labor Government to commit funds desperately needed to repair and upgrade the Dimboola Urban Fire Brigade station. Last year the communications room within the Dimboola Urban Fire Brigade station was closed due to exposed asbestos resulting from structural damage. The brigade has also outgrown…

Kealy — Return petitions to support our CFA volunteers

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Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is reminding people to return signed petition forms calling on the Andrews Labor Government to make cancer compensation accessible to both career and volunteer firefighters. “It is essential that signed petitions are returned to the Lowan electorate office no later than Monday, 1 February so that I can table…

Kealy to highlight local issues during Coalition visit

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Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy will host a visit to the electorate next week by the Hon. Matthew Guy, Leader of the Coalition and Mr Brad Battin, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Environment. “The Coalition is committed to rural and regional Victoria. Both Matthew and Brad are keen to give our local communities…

Kealy to host Hamilton visit by Shadow Minister

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Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy will host a visit to Hamilton next week by Mr Brad Battin, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Environment. “Brad is keen to give our local communities the opportunity to discuss and highlight important local projects and issues facing our local CFA and volunteers,” Ms Kealy said. Emma Kealy…