The Federal Government is continuing to back regional Australia, providing more funding to help Barker recover and grow on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are now open for the new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program, giving local businesses and community groups a chance to share in $5.7 million. Grants are available for a … Continue reading MORE FUNDING TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES
The Coonalpyn & District Soldiers Memorial Swimming Pool was officially opened by the Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP on Saturday 26 February, 2022. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Federal Government funding totalling $525,000 was an important investment in the Coonalpyn community and it was great to see the upgrades completed in time … Continue reading COONALPYN & DISTRICT SOLDIERS MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL OFFICIALLY OPEN
A number of young local sporting champions in Barker have received grants through the Federal Government’s “Local Sporting Champions Program” to assist them in pursuing their sporting dreams. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin met with two such students this week in Mount Gambier to present them with certificates and congratulate them on their achievements. … Continue reading PASIN PRESENTS LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANTS TO BARKER STUDENTS
Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Round 7 of the Government’s Stronger Communities Program is aimed at funding projects that deliver social and economic benefits and form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing commitment to strengthen local communities across Australia. “Local organisations such as sporting clubs are so important to the fabric of regional … Continue reading BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOR MOUNT GAMBIER & DISTRICT BASEBALL LEAGUE
Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Round 7 of the Government’s Stronger Communities Program is aimed at funding projects that deliver social and economic benefits and form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing commitment to strengthen local communities across Australia. “Local organisations such as Men’s Sheds are so important to the fabric of regional … Continue reading BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOR MOUNT GAMBIER MEN’S SHED
Community museums, galleries and historical societies across regional Australia are receiving an important boost under the Morrison Government’s $3 million Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program, with the first batch of successful applicants announced. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Bordertown and District Agricultural Museum Inc have received a grant of $3,000 … Continue reading COMMUNITY ARTS SECTOR RECEIVES MAJOR BOOST IN BORDERTOWN
Stage 1 of the Sturt Reserve Redevelopment – the Recreation Precinct was officially opened by the Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP on Wednesday 23 February. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the $3 million Sturt Reserve Recreation Precinct Project was supported by the Federal Government via a funding grant of $1.35 million from the … Continue reading STAGE 1 OF THE STURT RESERVE REDEVELOPMENT – THE RECREATION PRECINCT OFFICIAL OPENING
Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin has presented a local former serviceman Mr Allan McGuiness with a formal acknowledgment recognising his service to the Australian Defence Force. Mr Pasin said Allan McGuiness was enlisted in the Regular Army at the age of 18 in 1960 and served 20 years reaching the rank of Warrant Officer … Continue reading TONY PASIN MP PRESENTS SALUTING THEIR SERVICE CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the tabling of the 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review Report in Parliament this week. The report delivers a comprehensive set of recommendations to Government to further improve telecommunications access in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia, including in the Barker region. This statutory independent review is conducted every … Continue reading PASIN WELCOMES 2021 REGIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS REVIEW REPORT
