NEW FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS AT LOXTON LUTHERAN SCHOOL
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Member for Barker Tony Pasin today announced Loxton Lutheran School will benefit from the development of a master plan thanks to a Coalition Government grant. Mr Pasin said the Australian Government would provide $10,000 towards the project at Loxton Lutheran School through the Capital Grants Program, which provides funding for non-government schools to improve capital … Continue reading NEW FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS AT LOXTON LUTHERAN SCHOOL

BARKER’S AGRICULTURAL SHOWS FUNDING WINDFALL
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BARKER’S AGRICULTURAL SHOWS FUNDING WINDFALL

Agricultural show societies across Barker received Federal funding as part of the Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants program. The grants awarded by the Commonwealth Government will be used to renew show grounds and pavilions. Agricultural shows across Barker will receive funding to renew and reinvigorate their show grounds, under the Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants … Continue reading BARKER’S AGRICULTURAL SHOWS FUNDING WINDFALL

MOBILE COVERAGE BOOSTED IN MOUNT MARY
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MOBILE COVERAGE BOOSTED IN MOUNT MARY

People living and travelling through Mount Mary will now have better phone service to make calls, browse the internet and stay connected with family and friends. The new Telstra ‘small cell’ mobile base station has been turned on and has significantly improved phone service in Mount Mary. “This investment as part of the Federal Government’s … Continue reading MOBILE COVERAGE BOOSTED IN MOUNT MARY

FEDERAL FUNDING FOR BORDERTOWN AIRSTRIP UPGRADE
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The Federal Government is better connecting remote communities with vital air services, with the Bordertown airstrip sharing in $9 million of funding under the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the upgrades will help local communities maintain access to essential services. “I congratulate the Tatiara District Council on their successful … Continue reading FEDERAL FUNDING FOR BORDERTOWN AIRSTRIP UPGRADE

FUNDING WIN FOR NARACOORTE CAVES
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FUNDING WIN FOR NARACOORTE CAVES

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has announced that the world heritage listed Australian Fossil Mammal Site at Naracoorte will receive $290,000 to improve Heritage Appreciation & Accessibility of the Victoria Fossil Cave. Mr Pasin said Naracoorte Caves was one of 29 successful applicants under the Federal Government’s Heritage Grants Program. “I am delighted to see … Continue reading FUNDING WIN FOR NARACOORTE CAVES

FEDERAL FUNDING GRANTS TO HELP LOCAL MANUFACTURERS MODERNISE
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FEDERAL FUNDING GRANTS TO HELP LOCAL MANUFACTURERS MODERNISE

The Federal Government is contributing $48.3 million to the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund. With the support from the Australian Government 200 projects worth more than $215 million will be supported in total. Brauer Natural Medicine and Arrosto Investments are two businesses in Barker that will receive funding which will not only strengthen their businesses and create … Continue reading FEDERAL FUNDING GRANTS TO HELP LOCAL MANUFACTURERS MODERNISE

ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING TO KEEP SENIOR AUSTRALIANS IN RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE SAFE
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Residential aged care providers in Barker will benefit from an additional COVID-19 specific support package totalling $205 million under targeted measures announced by the Morrison Government.  It takes the total COVID-19 specific Federal Government funding for aged care to more than $850 million.  The latest injection of funds is aimed at ensuring aged care providers … Continue reading ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING TO KEEP SENIOR AUSTRALIANS IN RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE SAFE

FUNDING LIFELINE FOR AUSSIE ZOOS
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FUNDING LIFELINE FOR AUSSIE ZOOS

Zoo’s across the country will receive a much needed funding lifeline from the Morrison Government to help get through the COVID-19 crisis. This funding will assist Zoos like Monarto Safari Park with the fixed operational costs associated with the caring of their animals, while also helping to ensure they can remain viable and ready to … Continue reading FUNDING LIFELINE FOR AUSSIE ZOOS

PASIN WELCOMES REX DEAL
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Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the agreement that has been reached between Regional Express and the Federal and State Governments. The resolution means three return flights a week will take place between Adelaide and Mount Gambier with two return flights a week between Melbourne and Mount Gambier. Mr Pasin said after helping to … Continue reading PASIN WELCOMES REX DEAL