Community organisations across the Nicholls electorate are being invited to form partnerships aimed at tackling drugs and alcohol, with funding from the Federal Government. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said applications were now open for registration of new Local Drug Action Teams (LDATs) to prevent and minimise harm from ice, alcohol and other drugs.…
A busy intersection in proximity to a new “super secondary school” in central Shepparton will get a major upgrade as part of the Federal Government’s $2 billion Road Safety Program. The roundabout at the intersection of Knight and Hawdon streets, Shepparton, will be replaced by traffic lights after Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, today…
A new $2.3 million eco-friendly machinery, maintenance and manufacturing facility has been labelled a “transformative project” and one that will significantly benefit the agricultural sector. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, today visited Goldman Excavations in Burramine to inspect the facility, which was made possible with $967,000 of federal funding, via the Government’s Regional Jobs…
The $6.3 million Yarrawonga Tourism Trail was officially opened today by Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, marking the end of an important project that has upgraded and beautified the amenities on the Lake Mulwala foreshore. The Federal Government, via its Regional Jobs and Investment Packages program, provided $2.7 million towards the project, which was…
The head contract has been awarded for the construction of a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing centre at Victoria’s Puckapunyal Military Area. ADCO Constructions Vic Pty Ltd has been awarded the head contract for the $38.9 million Puckapunyal Health and Wellbeing Centre Project, which will further support Australian Defence Force (ADF) capabilities. The works will replace…
An advertising blitz funded by the Federal Government is this week promoting domestic holidays that, importantly, will support local tourism jobs and businesses. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said a $5 million campaign across national advertising, TV and event sponsorships has been launched to encourage Australians to book a domestic holiday this year. It…
From Seymour to Shepparton, Broadford to Barmah, residents across the Nicholls electorate will come together to reflect, respect and celebrate on Australia Day this year. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said today – perhaps more than any other Australia Day in living memory – is a day to acknowledge we’re all part of the…
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said this latest development would add further confidence to Australia’s vaccine strategy. “This is an important moment for the people of Nicholls and for the whole of Australia,” Mr Drum said. “The approval…
Farmers are furious – and rightfully so – at the Victorian Labor Government’s silence surrounding the urgent need for action on seasonal workers. While Premier Daniel Andrews and his government have had no problem in dedicating resources to ensure hundreds of elite international tennis players and their entourages can come to Melbourne for the Australian…
Undergraduate students from regional and remote areas who are keen to take advantage of this year’s Inland Rail Scholarships Program have just one week left to apply for one of nine remaining positions. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said scholarships of up to $20,000 would be awarded to successful applicants who are studying an…