The Federal Government will provide funding of up to $20 million for early intervention projects and up to $10 million for security-related infrastructure as part of its Safer Communities program. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the Safer Communities program helps ensure people in our communities feel safe as they go about their daily…
DetailsAs part of Men’s Health Week, the Federal Government is encouraging Men’s Sheds across the Nicholls electorate to apply for funding in the latest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Program. Opening this week, Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, encouraged all Sheds in Nicholls to apply for round 22 of the NDSP. “Men’s…
DetailsEight hotels across the Nicholls electorate will receive financial support from the Federal Government to cut their energy costs so they can invest in their business and employ more Australians. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the grants – totalling more than $185,000 in Nicholls – would help fund projects that provide genuine and…
DetailsPeople living in Avenel can look forward to new and improved telecommunications services thanks to the Federal Government’s Regional Connectivity Program. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, today announced that funding of almost $500,000 would go towards upgrading the capacity of the existing Telstra 4G macro cell base stations in both Avenel and Avenel South.…
DetailsAn Echuca-based Aboriginal organisation is taking up the challenge of preventing drug and alcohol related harm in the area by forming an officially recognised Local Drug Action Team, backed by $10,000 of Federal Government funding. The Njernda Aboriginal Corporation LDAT is one of more than 40 new partnerships across Australia that have been accepted into…
DetailsThe Federal Government is continuing its support of men’s health in Nicholls by providing three local groups with financial assistance in the latest round of the National Shed Development program. Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said three Men’s Sheds in Nicholls were successful with their applications for grant funding in round 21 of the NSD…
DetailsHealth services in and around Stanhope will receive a boost with the opening of the new Stanhope Health building today, made possible with $250,000 funding from the Federal Government’s Community Health and Hospital program. The Stanhope Health building will house permanent and visiting services from Campaspe Shire Maternal and Child Health Service, Kyabram Regional Clinic,…
DetailsStatement from Damian Drum, the Federal Member for Nicholls The political games from the Victorian State Labor Government must end. The people of the Goulburn Valley have waited long enough for the Shepparton bypass and if Labor is serious about this project – one it has constantly stalled and obfuscated – it must put its…
DetailsBoating and fishing enthusiasts in and around Yarrawonga and the Waranga Basin are set to benefit most from more than $440,000 worth of upgrades via the Federal Government’s Recreational Fishing and Camping Facilities Program. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, announced the funding today, which will go towards: The construction of a standalone disability accessible…
DetailsFederal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, has praised the Federal Government’s plan to secure Australia’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 induced recession. Mr Drum said the Nicholls electorate will significantly benefit from the measures announced last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. “This Budget will continue the rebuild of our economy and create more jobs to…
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