Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed has called on the state government to ensure that Shepparton gets a mental health and alcohol and other drug hub needed to save lives by successfully treating public drunkenness as a health issue. The State Government aims to decriminalise public drunkenness within two years. The Summary Offences Amendment […]

Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed has called on the state and federal governments to act urgently or Victoria’s fruit and vegetable produce will rot on the trees and in the fields. “With just a matter of weeks to go before fruit and vegetable harvesting is due to start, there are massive problems getting […]

Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed has written to the Minister for Health seeking an urgent briefing following the release of Heart Foundation data that shows that the Shepparton region is Victoria’s worst for heart health and obesity. Ms Sheed said: “I have written to the Minister for Health urgently requesting a full briefing. […]

Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed has today welcomed the state Budget and what it delivers for Shepparton District community members. “The $80 million to enable rail works to continue and to help provide VLocity trains on the Shepparton line is very welcome.” “This is something the community has worked towards for many many […]

Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed Shepparton has welcomed the state government’s commitment to a guaranteed minimum investment of $45 million to build new social housing in Shepparton. Ms Sheed said the commitment would create at least 150 new social housing homes in Shepparton. “We have 722 people on the priority list for social […]