10 December 2019

• ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COUNCILS THROUGH ROADS TO RECOVERY PROGRAM
  Ten councils across drought affected regions in Barker will share in an additional $4,573,119 in Federal Government funding to develop safer roads in the region under the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery program (R2R). The funding is part of the additional $138.9 million that has been allocated to drought-affected communities through the R2R program, and … Continue reading ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COUNCILS THROUGH ROADS TO RECOVERY PROGRAM →
• Letter to the Editor – Scott Group of Companies Gold Cup
  Dear Editor, I write to wish the committee of the Mount Gambier Racing Club all the very best for the Scott Group of Companies Twilight Gold Cup. The Racing Club has experienced some difficult times in recent years but the steady and professional leadership of the committee will, I’m sure, be rewarded by an outstanding … Continue reading Letter to the Editor – Scott Group of Companies Gold Cup →
• WATER FOR FODDER PROGRAM OPENS IN BARKER
  Member for Barker Tony Pasin is encouraging Barker’s irrigators to apply for water under the Federal Government’s Water for Fodder Program when it opens for applications next week with guidelines being made available today. “At $100 a megalitre, this water is heavily discounted from the current market price for irrigators,” Mr Pasin said. South Australia’s … Continue reading WATER FOR FODDER PROGRAM OPENS IN BARKER →
• MILLICENT PARKLANDS COMES TOGETHER
  Member for Barker Tony Pasin has visited the Millicent Parklands to see the progress on the $950,000 Redevelopment project. The development of the Domain precinct into a vibrant community open space has been planned by the Wattle Range Council as a major economic and social activation project linking established walking running and cycling trails and … Continue reading MILLICENT PARKLANDS COMES TOGETHER →
• NEW AGED CARE PACKAGE DELIVERS FOR BARKER SENIORS
  The Morrison Government is delivering for senior Australians through a $537 million funding investment, responding to the three priority areas identified in the Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report. Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the major funding boost, which will deliver 10,000 new home care packages, improve medication management for aged care residents … Continue reading NEW AGED CARE PACKAGE DELIVERS FOR BARKER SENIORS →
• NEW SKILLED VISAS TO ENCOURAGE MIGRATION TO THE REGIONS
  Skilled migrants who commit to living and working in Barker will now have access to two new skilled provisional visas, as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to tackling skills shortages in regional Australia. Successful visa applicants will become eligible to apply for permanent residency if they can demonstrate they have lived and worked in … Continue reading NEW SKILLED VISAS TO ENCOURAGE MIGRATION TO THE REGIONS →
• $14.6 MILLION FOR PROTECTED HORTICULTURE IN SA
  Fruit farmers across South Australia will soon be able to access up to $14.6 million to install new or replace damaged netting. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the majority of orchards were not netted and despite the clear benefits to protected horticulture the up-front costs of installing the infrastructure was a major barrier for … Continue reading $14.6 MILLION FOR PROTECTED HORTICULTURE IN SA →
• BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN THE MURRAY DARLING BASIN COMMUNITIES
  Six communities in Barker will have access to a $15 million Economic Development Fund for Basin community projects. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Round 2 of the Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program will provide an economic boost for the communities of Morgan, Waikerie, Blanchetown, Mannum, Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend. “This will be available … Continue reading BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN THE MURRAY DARLING BASIN COMMUNITIES →
• REGIONAL ROADS FUNDING FAST TRACKED
  Yesterday the Prime Minister announced bringing forward critical road projects across South Australia. Please see attached relevant joint media release from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government and SA Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government. Comments attributable to Member for … Continue reading REGIONAL ROADS FUNDING FAST TRACKED →
• TRIAL TO SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY AND STORAGE FOR REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY
  The Barossa Valley is set to benefit from new thermal energy storage that will maximise energy and productivity for Australian primary industries. Glaciem Cooling Technologies (Glaciem) will receive support from the Federal Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to install new energy storage technology at Pernod Ricard Winemakers which will help reduce refrigeration … Continue reading TRIAL TO SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY AND STORAGE FOR REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY →