The Australian Government has committed more than $4.7 million to provide small regional businesses affected by COVID-19 with access to free and confidential financial counselling. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, said the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) could support hundreds of regional small businesses. “This announcement is…
DetailsThe redevelopment of Shepparton’s Maude St Mall is one step closer with the project receiving $8,575,000 in funding from the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the mall’s redevelopment would play a key role in revitalising Shepparton’s central business district. “This funding is a significant investment in…
DetailsResidents across the Nicholls electorate are being encouraged to join the “Aussie-made Club” as a new campaign is launched to promote Australian Made products. “I know everyone wants to do their bit to help in our national economic recovery,” Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said. “I encourage everyone to go to the Australian Made…
DetailsA GP-led respiratory clinic established as part of the Australian Government’s $2.4 billion health package to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak has opened in Shepparton. The Federal Government is establishing up to 100 similar clinics across the country to assess patients with mild to moderate COVID-19-like symptoms. The clinics will reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments…
DetailsCouncils in Nicholls will be supported as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia. The investment will support local jobs and businesses and boost local economies struggling under the effects of COVID-19. Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum said the package…
DetailsThe Morrison Government will provide a funding injection for 16 local community groups and organisations in the Nicholls electorate to support the work of local volunteers. Among local groups to receive a share of the almost $65,000 in funding are Echuca Neighbourhood House, Nagambie Golf Club, Broadford Cemetery Trust, and Nathalia District Community Association. Minister…
DetailsMooroopna has received $122,300 to expand Mooroopna’s War Memorial under the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service grants program to recognise the region’s military service history. Damian Drum MP welcomed the ongoing community interest in recognising their local service, with a wide variety of projects being funded. “A community’s military history, through those who have served or…
DetailsFederal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum MP has today welcomed Mick Keelty’s report into the impacts of lower inflows into the Murray Darling river system. Mr Drum congratulated Mr Keelty, Interim Inspector-General of Murray-Darling Basin Water Resources, on his report and the extensive consultation process undertaken across the entire Murray Darling Basin. “This is the…
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DetailsWith Australia in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, ANZAC Day is taking on a non-traditional format this year. I understand this will be difficult for the many Australians who take great pride each year in paying their respects to our fallen soldiers, our veterans, and those in active service. On Saturday April 25, I…
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