Communities across the Goulburn Valley are being encouraged to observe a minute’s silence this Remembrance Day to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all those Australians who have suffered and died in times of war. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said it was important to continue the tradition of pausing at the 11th…
DetailsIn a win for cultural organisations across regional Australia, a new $3 million Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program will help communities stage events and improve their facilities as part of an effort to boost tourism as we emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, encouraged museums, galleries, and historical…
DetailsUnsealed roads throughout remote Australia – many of which haven’t been upgraded since the Great Depression – are the target of a new $150 million Federal Government safety program. Under the Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program, local councils and shires will be offered between 80 and 100 per cent of project funding to upgrade unsealed…
DetailsShepparton will become one of the first locations in Australia to receive a new My Aged Care face-to-face service that will be dedicated to supporting senior Australians to access and navigate the aged care system. From Monday, senior Australians will be able to talk directly to a My Aged Care specialist officer at Shepparton’s Services…
DetailsThe Federal Government is providing up to $750,000 in funding for initiatives that enhance community awareness of organ and tissue donation. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, is encouraging community groups, local businesses, and not-for-profit organisations to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help promote the importance of donation. Mr Drum said the…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government is providing a further $150,000 in federal funding for small-scale upgrades and new equipment that community groups in Nicholls need and deserve. Expressions of interest opened today for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme, which gives local governing bodies and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects for grants…
DetailsThe Federal Government will provide women across Australia who are leaving a violent relationship access to a one-off payment of up to $5000 to help them establish a life free of violence. Under the two-year Escaping Violence Payment trial, women will receive financial assistance of up to $1500 in cash, with the remainder available for…
DetailsThe Kyabram Plaza Theatre has been given a financial boost after enduring almost two years of intermittent COVID-19 lockdowns, with a $35,000 grant awarded via the Federal Government’s SCREEN fund. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the $20 million non-competitive grant program was supporting the recovery of independent cinemas such as the Kyabram Plaza…
DetailsSecond round of payments for agricultural shows and field days. Events contribute more than $1 billion to the Australian economy. Funding to also ease rental costs for local show men and women. The Federal Government is helping ensure agricultural shows and field days in the Nicholls electorate can continue contributing to their local communities when…
DetailsSix projects in the electorate of Nicholls will receive a significant financial boost – collectively to the tune of $769,000 – via round five of the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said he was delighted the investments were spread across the electorate and ranged from the further development…
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