FEDERAL Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell, is inviting established, amateur, and aspiring photographers of all ages from across the region to capture the essence of our community to submit photos for the annual 2026 Places of Nicholls Calendar.
The 2026 edition will once again celebrate everything local, highlighting the people, places, and stories that make our region truly special.
“This calendar is a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on our beautiful region,” said Mr Birrell. “It will feature photos taken by locals that showcase the people, products, places, characters, culture, and charm that define our electorate.
“Think local towns, streets, community groups, farms, weather events, letterboxes, pets, animals, dams, rivers, tourist spots, buildings, homes, sporting clubs – anything that reflects life in Nicholls.”
The top 12 photos, selected by Mr Birrell, will be featured in the calendar with full photo credit. The image chosen for the front cover will also receive a $200 gift voucher to a Goulburn Valley photography store of the winner’s choice.
Photos must:
• Be in landscape orientation
• Be in colour or black and white
• Be titled or named
• May be slightly edited
• Can be taken on mobile phones.
Thousands of calendars will be printed and distributed via local newspapers in early December.
Entries can be submitted via email to sam.birrell.mp@aph.gov.au, or dropped off in person at Mr Birrell’s office at 426 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Entries close Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
