The Federal Government is again backing our nation’s invaluable volunteers, with $20 million available to support the vital work they do across Australia. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said up to $132,450 was available in Nicholls as part of the 2021 Volunteer Grants round. Mr Drum is encouraging eligible, not-for-profit community organisations in Nicholls…
Almost $14 billion in Australians’ hard-earned wages – including $44 million in the Nicholls electorate – is waiting to be claimed in the form of lost and unclaimed superannuation. Data released by the Australian Taxation Office for the financial year ending June 2020 shows that the Federal Government’s reforms have had a significant impact, helping…
Students in Shepparton nearing the completion of their secondary studies can expect new opportunities to develop skills for occupations that have the best employment prospects in the region. The opening of a new Industry Training Hub in Shepparton – one of 10 hubs being trialled across the country – forms part of a $50.6 million…
Small and medium accommodation providers across Nicholls are being supported by the Federal Government in lowering their power bills so they can invest in their business and employ more people. Through the $10.2 million Hotel Energy Uplift Program, hotels, motels, and serviced apartment complexes with less than 100 rooms can access grants of up to…
As history was made in the Goulburn Valley this morning with the first COVID-19 vaccine being administered by GV Health, the Federal Government is encouraging all residents in the Nicholls electorate to link their digital government services, particularly their myGov and Medicare accounts. The call to link digital services follows the announcement that the Australian…
The East Shepparton Bowls Club officially opens its new undercover bowling green today after two earlier attempts had to be aborted due to COVID-19 restrictions. The facility, which has been operational for several months, has been named the Member’s Pavilion, while the green itself has been named after club stalwart, the late Ray Henderson. Construction…
The Federal Government is delivering on its commitment to focus on off-farm projects to recover environmental water in the Murray-Darling Basin. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, today announced that the Water Efficiency Program (WEP) would close and be replaced by a water saving program that does not impact farmers’ water entitlements.…
Basin farmers, landholders and community organisations are being encouraged to apply for $6 million in grants that will deliver practical on-ground projects that improve the health of rivers and wetlands across the Murray-Darling Basin. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, said the $20 million Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers Program is about putting people,…
Communities throughout the Murray-Darling Basin can from Wednesday, March 3, apply for a share of $34 million in grants to stimulate job growth and boost economic development under the third round of the Economic Development Program. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, said the third round of the EDP was about putting…
Almost $100 million will be spent to deliver world-class infrastructure at a Victorian Defence facility that provides combat training to soldiers in the Australian Army. The Federal Government’s investment in the School of Armour at Puckapunyal is headlined by a new three-storey Armoured Vehicle Simulation Centre. Delivering a significant boost to the local economy, the…