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…
DetailsThe 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,…
DetailsVictorian 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…
DetailsThe 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.…
DetailsTwo 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe Liberal-Nationals Federal Government is backing an innovative business in Nicholls with a $1 million grant to help secure Australia’s supply chain resilience in times of crisis. Tongala-based Sustainable Liquid Technology – known as SLTEC Fertilizers – is behind one of 27 projects nationally that will share in more than $33 million under Round 1…
DetailsFederal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, and Minister for Regional Health, Dr David Gillespie, have praised Goulburn Valley Health for its role in containing Shepparton’s recent COVID-19 outbreak. “I want to specifically mention chief executive Matt Sharp and his staff for the role they played in getting the outbreak under control,” Dr Gillespie said during…
DetailsThe University of Melbourne’s rural pathway medical school program at Shepparton is set to welcome its first intake next year, taking students a step closer to becoming rural doctors and helping to address Australia’s longstanding rural doctor shortage. Shepparton offers one of five rural-based medical school programs established under the Federal Government’s Murray-Darling Medical Schools…
DetailsForty-two volunteer organisations in Nicholls will share in $120,000 as part of the Federal Government’s 2021 Volunteer Grants round. Ahead of International Volunteer Day on Sunday December 5, Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, thanked the region’s volunteers for the vital and tireless work they do. Among the groups in Nicholls to receive funding are…
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