Firstly, thank you to the House for the indulgence of being able to make a valedictory speech. To the Speaker, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and members in general. It seems like yesterday when I came to Canberra following the 2016 election in July to attend the induction sessions along…
DetailsFederal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, is inviting eligible groups and organisations in Nicholls to contact his office to discuss potential projects that can be nominated for a Federal Government grant to plant trees in honour of the legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to Australia and the…
DetailsMore than 1000 eligible students from regional and remote Australia will have access to a scholarship worth up to $18,000 to support their tertiary education in 2022. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said applications for round six of the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program were now open. “These scholarships are a fantastic opportunity for students…
DetailsThe Stanhope RSL sub-branch has been awarded $8800 to produce a mural dedicated to Australian prisoners of war thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service program. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the mural would focus on Australian prisoners of war who died when the Japanese ship Montevideo Maru was sunk…
DetailsFarmers in Nicholls will get practical assistance to improve soil health and testing with a new Regional Soil Coordinator now based at the Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub in Dookie. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said this $3 million initiative – $375,000 for each of the eight national drought hubs –…
DetailsAn Ardmona company has been awarded more than $570,000 of federal funding to help accelerate its push towards autonomous fruit picking and data-driven technology. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the funding of $571,567 via the Federal Government’s Accelerating Commercialisation program would be matched by Ripe Robotics and be used to fast-track the company’s…
DetailsYoung people and veterans who live in the Goulburn Valley are being encouraged to apply for scholarships worth up to $13,000 to cover the costs of an eligible vocational education and training qualification and internship. Round four of the Federal Government’s Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians is now open, with up to $5000 on…
DetailsApplications for grants under round two of the Federal Government’s Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program open tomorrow, January 28. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, and Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program was a way to give show societies a much-needed cash…
DetailsThe National Australia Day Council is helping deliver events across the Goulburn Valley so people can come together to reflect, respect, and celebrate on Australia Day 2022. The National Australia Day Council – backed by the Federal Government – is supporting a range of Australia Day events in Nicholls this Wednesday through its Australia Day…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $600,000 to secure a new home for Shepparton Foodshare, locking in the delivery of this important service into the future. Shepparton Foodshare has been distributing fresh and nutritious food to those in need in the Goulburn Valley since 2012, feeding those who would otherwise go without. The COVID-19…
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