Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub launches in Dookie This has been made possible by an $8 million investment from the Federal Government, and $22 million contribution from Hub members The University of Melbourne to lead transformational drought resilience delivery This is one of eight hubs to be established around the country through the Federal…
The Food and Beverage stream of the Federal Government’s game-changing investment to super-charge manufacturing and grow jobs is now open to Goulburn Valley businesses, with applications sought under the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative. Speaking at the iconic SPC Ardmona factory in Shepparton this morning alongside chief executive Robert Giles, Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian…
Community groups across Nicholls will be supported by a new Federal Government program to lower energy costs, support local jobs, and help reduce emissions. The Powering Communities Program will fund up to 12 projects worth a total of $67,700 in each electorate across the country, including Nicholls. Grants of between $5000 and $12,000 are available…
A community radio station targeted by arsonists has been given a $4000 boost to assist in the rebuild of its transmission tower as part of the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations program. 103.9 Seymour FM has been granted the money from the Australian Rail Track Corporation after the not-for-profit community broadcasting station was vandalised…
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…