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Federal Budget supports Nicholls

Media releases12 May, 2021

More than 20 local projects approved in Nicholls

Media releases7 May, 2021

Building Better Regions gets a further $250 million boost

Media releases5 May, 2021

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Huge credit to the team from the Regional Educatio

Huge credit to the team from the Regional Education Support Network, who are building an army of volunteers across regional Australia in an effort to fulfil its mission of "empowering regional students to take control of their future through our educational network of schools, tutors and communities". Thanks for the update in Parliament House this week. #regionsmatter

The Federal Budget, delivered last night by Treasu

The Federal Budget, delivered last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, will continue the rebuild of the Australian economy and create more jobs to ensure we come back stronger than ever. #regionsmatter

More than 20 projects in the Nicholls electorate – collectively worth $14.5 million – have so far been funded via the Federal Government's Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting jobs, businesses and boosting the local economy. Every single job we support makes a big difference in our communities and that is why we have moved quickly to approve funding. #regionsmatter

Donating blood or plasma takes only an hour out of

Donating blood or plasma takes only an hour out of your day, but has benefits that could last a lifetime. Trained staff are there with you through the whole process and will explain how everything works and answer any questions. Your donation could change someone’s life. Visit @lifebloodau to find your nearest donor centre.

It has been great this week to visit some of the m

It has been great this week to visit some of the many impressive manufacturing companies that call the Nicholls electorate home.
Among these are Trans Tank International in Nathalia, led by Andre and Ross Büchner, and Trevaskis Engineering, led by Michael Mason, and its subsidiary Feedtech Feeding Systems, led by David Collier.
As we emerge from COVID-19 and continue our economic recovery, the Federal Government is here to support our manufacturers to employ locals, scale-up production, commercialise products and operations, and integrate into supply chains. #regionsmatter @australianmadecampaign

I received my first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-

I received my first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine today at the @gvhealth McIntosh Centre. It was a straightforward and painless process performed by medical experts.
I strongly encourage anyone who is eligible to be vaccinated to get it done as soon as possible. Read my full statement on my website (link in bio).

Nationals State MP @steph4euroa and I have launche

Nationals State MP @steph4euroa and I have launched the Bourchier Internship for young people aged between 18 and 25 years old. The internship offers one young person the chance to spend a sitting week in the Federal Parliament in Canberra and the Victorian Parliament in Melbourne to learn more about the parliamentary process. Find out more, including how to apply, by clicking the link in my bio.

Congratulations to Murchison Primary School and To

Congratulations to Murchison Primary School and Toolamba Lions Club for being successful with their “Saluting Their Service” grant applications of $10,000 and $7,000 respectively. #regionsmatter