by Damian Drum – Federal Member for Nicholls (published in the Herald Sun – September 16, 2021) I was recently told by a climate change activist from my electorate of Nicholls that I have one of two choices: I can either be a climate hero or a climate vandal. But what if I want to…
DetailsFederal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, says a new “exceptional circumstances” review process for the Department of Health’s Distribution Priority Area classification system is a common-sense measure to help regions respond to unforeseen workforce and population changes that may be impacting access to local GP services. Mr Drum has been seeking improvements to the current…
DetailsApplications for the second round of the Federal Government’s Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers Program open today, with grants of up to $2 million available for projects that improve the health of rivers and wetlands. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, encouraged community groups, farmers, and landholders across the electorate to apply for the grants. “Nicholls will…
DetailsThe Nationals have come good on their promise and delivered a vital and historic agriculture visa to help secure the future of rural and regional Australia. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the Agricultural Worker Visa would provide a long-term, reliable workforce for our critical industries, simultaneously solving one of the great recent challenges…
DetailsIndigenous plants will form “wildlife corridors” designed to protect a range of native species and floating islands will provide safe turtle nesting sites thanks to the Federal Government’s Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers Program. These two projects in the Nicholls electorate have been successful in attaining federal funding via the first round of the HRP, collectively receiving…
DetailsNew classrooms, a specialist arts area, and a carpark extension at St Anne’s College in Kialla were officially unveiled this morning by the Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum. The important works were made possible through Federal Government funding of $3 million, which came via its Capital Grants Program. St Anne’s College also contributed $3…
DetailsSTATEMENT 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…
DetailsManufacturers, 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…
DetailsA 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.…
DetailsThe 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…
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