Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, and Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, has welcomed the Victorian Government joining with the Federal Government to support drought affected farmers and matching Commonwealth funding to the crucial water infrastructure rebate scheme. “The Federal Government last year doubled its commitment to $100 million for the…
DetailsA touch of Cobram has made its way to Canberra, with those at the highest level of the Federal Government momentarily swapping politics for taste testing. At Parliament House this month, Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, introduced Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Prime Minister and leader of The Nationals, Michael McCormack, to MP…
DetailsStudents across the Nicholls electorate are being encouraged to learn about veteran service and Australian wartime history by asking the question: What does commemoration look like in our community? Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the Anzac Day Schools’ Awards were now open and were about honouring the service and sacrifice of Australians from…
DetailsCommunity 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.…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsThe $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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsAn 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…
DetailsFrom 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…
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