As South Australians enjoy summer holidays filled with boating, camping and fishing the Federal Government has delivered funding to projects to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the natural environment and boost regional economies. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said projects in Barker will receive funding from the Federal Government’s $20 million Recreational Fishing … Continue reading A NEW YEAR PRESENT FOR BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING IN BEACHPORT
Two digital tools are delivering Australian farmers the best available climate data to help prepare for future drought and climate change. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool (DR.SAT) and the updated Climate Services for Agriculture (CSA) platform are two key investments under the $5 billion Future Drought Fund. “These tools … Continue reading PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR FARMERS IN THE SOUTH EAST TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE DROUGHT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Guidelines are now available and applications open for the Federal Government’s Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program, paving the way for much-needed upgrades to some of Australia’s forgotten roads. The Government has committed $150 million for upgrades to unsealed roads throughout remote Australia, many of which haven’t been worked on since the Great Depression. Councils across … Continue reading APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR $150 MILLION REMOTE ROADS UPGRADE PILOT PROGRAM
The Morrison Government is reigniting the arts and cultural sector in Barker, with two projects in Barker set to share more than $2.7 million under Round 13 of the Festivals Australia program. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Festivals Australia program is helping to reunite regional and remote communities with arts and culture. “Through … Continue reading RESTARTING ARTS FESTIVALS IN MURRAY BRIDGE
The Morrison Government is reigniting the arts and cultural sector in Barker, with two projects in Barker set to share more than $2.7 million under Round 13 of the Festivals Australia program. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Festivals Australia program is helping to reunite regional and remote communities with arts and culture. “Through … Continue reading RESTARTING ARTS FESTIVALS IN THE LIMESTONE COAST
Young job seekers in the Murray and South East region of South Australia will be given the chance to become more competitive in the local jobs market with help from a $66,000 project under the Australian Government’s Local Recovery Fund. Employment Options Inc’s Greenlight2Work project will support up to 30 jobseekers aged 17 to 24 … Continue reading LOCAL RECOVERY FUND PROJECT DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG SOUTH AUSTRALIAN JOB SEEKERS
The Morrison Government has signed a landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, delivering a significant boost to farmers and jobs. This once-in-a generation agreement will eliminate tariffs on a wide range of Australian agricultural exports, giving Australian exporters a competitive edge. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the trade-boosting benefits of the A-UKFTA … Continue reading REGIONAL AUSTRALIA BIG WINNERS IN UK FTA
The final round of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program has now been finalised, with $13.8 million funding 32 projects across the nation to improve soil health and soil management. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Smart Farms Small Grants allows farmers to collaborate on meaningful projects that help build the capacity needed to … Continue reading PASIN DELIVERS $231,700 TO SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NO-TILLAGE FARMERS ASSOCIATION
The final round of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program has now been finalised, with $13.8 million funding 32 projects across the nation to improve soil health and soil management. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Smart Farms Small Grants allows farmers to collaborate on meaningful projects that help build the capacity needed to … Continue reading $2 MILLION TO IMPROVE SOIL MANAGEMENT AND INCREASE FARM PROFITABILITY IN BARKER
