Applications for the Long Tan Bursary are now closed. This bursary of up to $12,000 is available to children or grandchildren of Australian Vietnam War veterans who are undertaking full-time tertiary study from 2020. Links How to apply Application forms are available from AVCAT by calling (02) 9213 7999. More detailed information For more detailed…
DetailsI am now accepting drawings from primary school children in the Nicholls electorate as part of my 2020 Christmas Card competition. The winning entry will be printed on the front of my Christmas card this year, which will be sent to constituents and colleagues (including the Prime Minister). Entries close Friday October 30 and the…
DetailsI am now accepting photo entries for the fourth annual #ImProud Calendar for 2020. This calendar will be distributed to every home and business in the Nicholls electorate, so will be fantastic exposure for both established and amateur photographers. Entries close 11:59pm Monday September 30, so get snapping! If there is someone whose work you’d…
DetailsIt is with great sadness that we come to terms with the passing of the Hon Tim Fisher AC (3 May 1946 – 22 August 2019). Tim represented our neighbouring federal electorate of Farrer from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. He will be remembered as a family man, farmer, Vietnam War veteran, state and…
DetailsExpressions of Interest (EOI) are now closed for the Communities Environment Program grants. This programme will fund small scale, community-led projects between $2,500 and $20,000 in the Nicholls electorate that address local environmental priorities. Organisation eligibility To apply you must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following entities: An incorporated not…
DetailsExpressions of Interest (EOI) have now closed for the Stronger Communities Programme (Round 5) grants. This programme will contribute between $2,500 and $20,000 to up to 20 projects or activities for organisations in the Nicholls electorate to build viability and vibrancy, and/or improve local community participation. Organisation eligibility To apply you must have an Australian…
DetailsApplications for the Local Schools Community Fund 2019-20 have now closed. All schools in receipt of Commonwealth recurrent funding in 2019 are eligible to apply for one school improvement project worth between $1,000 and $20,000 per campus. Example projects are listed below. The funding is available for the 2019-20 financial year, and the project would…
DetailsThis morning (Saturday July 27, 2019) I was a panellist on ABC News Weekend Breakfast, and I had the opportunity to talk about water again at 7:40 in the above clip. I’m still fighting to get the message to our metropolitan areas that while the environment is very important, right now the amount of…
DetailsToday (Wednesday July 24, 2019) I paid tribute to The Country Women’s Association of Victoria in Federal Parliament, after having the privilege of attending the Dookie CWA’s 90th birthday celebrations last Friday. It was only last November that Katandra West CWA celebrated their own 90th birthday, so this was a fantastic opportunity to again thank local members…
DetailsI had the opportunity to speak with The Bolt Report last night (Tuesday July 23, 2019) about argicultural water, following his recent piece with Topher Field. It is critical that Australia’s metropolitan areas understand the devestation that the loss of agricultural water has caused. Coverage in mainstream media is key to achieving this, and I…
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