Communities in the electorate of Barker severely impacted by water buybacks will now be able to invest in local economic development programs thanks to a Liberal commitment worth $15 million for a second round of the Murray Darling Basin Economic Development Program. “I know water recovery, coupled with drought and low inflows into systems has … Continue reading COALITION TO DELIVER MORE SUPPORT TO MURRAY DARLING BASIN COMMUNITIES →
The upgrade of the Glenburnie race track to an all-weather facility has been hailed a success by Member for Barker Tony Pasin, who officially opened the track with a ribbon cutting immediately prior to the Gold Cup on Friday. The $3.3 million upgrade has provided a new racing surface incorporating improved drainage and irrigation enabling … Continue reading PASIN DELIVERS NEW TRACK SUCCESS AT GOLD CUP →
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed a Coalition Government commitment to backing agricultural shows. Mr Pasin spoke about the policy at the Annual Central Districts Show’s Association Dinner on Saturday night. “Our Government recognises the value of agriculture to deliver a strong economy and to keeping regional and rural communities across Australia thriving,” Mr … Continue reading SHOWCASING AGRICULTURE: BACKING OUR LOCAL COUNTRY SHOWS →
Smart Farm grants have been awarded to projects in Barker to help farmers adopt sustainable and innovative land and natural resource management practices. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the funding was provided through Round 2 of the Smart Farms Small Grants program to reward innovative proposals that improve farming practices and boost productivity. “These … Continue reading BAROSSA GRAPE AND WINE ASSOCIATION TO ENCOURAGE SMARTER FARMING →
The Morrison government will invest $40,000 in upgrading and improving the sporting facilities at the Millicent Football and Netball. The investment is part of the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program that is upgrading local facilities across Australia that will help drive increased participation in sports and physical activity. “The Morrison Government is supporting local grassroots … Continue reading PASIN DELIVERS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY SPORTING FACILITIES →
South Eastern Freeway motorists have received a road safety boost with Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP announcing the Morrison Government is investing $340,000 to improve a 3kms section of the South Eastern Freeway at Monarto South, under the 2019-20 Black Spot Program. The local Federal Member joined State Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local … Continue reading BLACK SPOT FUNDING FOR FREEWAY AT MONARTO SOUTH →
• Local communities hit by water recovery to receive funding for projects to create jobs • Helping diversify Basin economies • Providing up to $20 million over 4 years to 2021-22 to boost communities most impacted by water recovery under the Basin Plan Member for Barker Tony Pasin has announced funding for the Riverland communities … Continue reading Funding boost for Riverland communities →
South East motorists received a road safety boost today with Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP announcing the Morrison Government is investing $780,000 to improve Frances Road, Bordertown, under the 2019-20 Black Spot Program. The local Federal Member joined State Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government, the Hon Stephan Knoll MP to make the … Continue reading PASIN DELIVERS FOR FRANCES ROAD →
The Morrison Government will back the agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries with a new multi-million dollar plan to create jobs, grow regional centres and back our farmers. Member for Barker Tony Pasin says said the Limestone Coast’s future economic and jobs growth relies on these vital sectors remaining strong. “We have a plan to continue … Continue reading CREATING A STRONGER FORESTRY SECTOR →