The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing $66 million to provide better information and transparency to help Murray-Darling Basin water managers make timelier, more reliable and transparent water management decisions. In Shepparton today, Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt was joined by Senator for Victoria, and Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and…
The Liberal and Nationals Government today announced more grants for Nicholls under the $20 million Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program. This program supports communities to deliver practical, on-ground projects to improve the health of their rivers and wetlands, while supporting local jobs and businesses. Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, noted the program was already…
The Federal Government’s Mobile Service Centre will be travelling through the Nicholls electorate over the coming weeks to provide support to rural and regional communities, starting today in Yarrawonga. Staff from the Golden Wattle Mobile Service Centre staff will be on site to help people with essential government services, including Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support.…
Food and beverage manufacturers in Nicholls are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to improve their energy efficiency and adopt new technologies under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Energy Efficient Communities program. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the funding could be used to upgrade existing equipment, conduct…
The Shepparton Festival is set to thrive this year thanks to a $71,670 funding injection from the Federal Government for an interactive display that will combine cutting-edge digital technology and traditional Indigenous practices. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the THRIVING project adds to an already impressive array of activities and events that will…
The Goulburn Valley in Victoria is the latest region to take advantage of a Designated Area Migration Agreement. It is forecasted the Goulburn Valley DAMA will result in a $144 million economic boost over its first four years, as well as drive population growth and create additional job opportunities for Australians. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship,…
Victorian horticulturalists, including those in the Goulburn Valley, will soon be able to access an additional $11.2 million in funding to purchase and install protective netting through the Federal Government’s national expansion of the Horticultural Netting Program trial. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the additional funding takes total funding for Victoria under the…
The initial stage of the Murray River Adventure Trail – linking Yarrawonga to Burramine with a 13.5 kilometre cycling and walking trail – has been launched just in time for the summer holidays. Mr Drum officially opened the Adventure Trail at Byramine Homestead this morning alongside Moira Shire Mayor, Libro Mustica, and other community representatives.…
Two Goulburn Valley Grammar School students are currently participating in a unique coaching program for the next generation of female STEM leaders. The four-day online Curious Minds Summer Program commenced on Sunday, and will be complemented by a mentoring program and follow-up winter camp. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, congratulated Goulburn Valley Grammar School’s…
The Liberal-Nationals Federal Government is continuing to invest in the future of Nicholls with a further $250 million in funding available under Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said applications open today, which paves the way for new projects that regional communities need and deserve to be…