STATEMENT FROM DAMIAN DRUM MP Re: Afghanistan “The images coming out of Afghanistan are truly frightening. “One only has to see the sheer chaos and despair at Kabul Airport over the past 24 hours to realise the dire situation faced by Afghans as the Taliban again takes control of the country. “My electorate of Nicholls…
Manufacturers, research institutions, and a range of other organisations are being encouraged to work together on job-creating projects as part of the $800 million Collaboration stream of the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said interested parties have a month to apply for the Collaboration stream – applications open today…
A further 950 businesses in the Nicholls electorate will benefit from cheaper and faster broadband with NBN Co today announcing the establishment of Business Fibre Zones in Tatura and Yarrawonga. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said Tatura and Yarrawonga now join Echuca and Shepparton as towns within Nicholls that are home to a BFZ.…
The Federal Government has today announced a $45.8 million head contract to deliver critical upgrades at Puckapunyal Military Area, delivering a significant economic boost to regional Victoria. In line with the Federal Government’s commitment to support Indigenous businesses, Barpa Pty Ltd, a proud and dynamic Australian Indigenous construction company, has been awarded the contract. Ms…
STATEMENT FROM DAMIAN DRUM MP Re: SPC mandates COVID-19 vaccine for all staff by end of November 2021 “I applaud SPC’s decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all of its staff by the end of November. “It is a courageous decision and one that sets the tone for corporate Australia, particularly in light of the…
A federally funded program helping Goulburn Valley youths who are experiencing mental illness find work is being extended so more young people can seek employment opportunities. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the Shepparton headspace site would continue to run its successful Individual Placement and Support Program that addresses barriers preventing people with mental…
Yarrawonga Airport is set to undergo its second major upgrade in 12 months with the airport’s owner – Moira Shire Council – awarded Federal Government funding of $300,000. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the funding, which comes via round two of the Government’s Regional Airports Program, would allow for an upgrade of the…
Two La Trobe University students residing within the Nicholls electorate are among four recipients of tertiary scholarships – valued at up to $20,000 each – from the Australian Rail Track Corporation. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the scholarships – valued at $5000 for each year of undergraduate study – were open to La…
Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, today welcomes the allocation of an additional $1.4 million to support vital childcare services in the region and help meet the needs of local families. Mr Drum said 17 services in the Nicholls electorate would receive funding through the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund (CCCF), which is designed to…
Drought Resilience Leaders pilot program launched today in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. The pilot will support community members to be trained in leadership and undertake a community activity to build drought resilience in the region. A new leadership program that forms part of the Federal Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund launched today in the Goulburn…