The latest $200 million round of the Building Better Regions Fund is now open for applications. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin urged communities in the region to take advantage of the fund and get local infrastructure and community-building projects of all sizes off the ground. “Our Government is here for our regional and rural … Continue reading BUILDING BETTER REGIONS FUND OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS
Lobethal is now fully accessible to B-double vehicles, with the completion of a series of road upgrades that link the town to the Adelaide Hills freight route. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said 34 kilometres of road between Palmer and Lobethal were upgraded as part of the Lobethal Freight Access Upgrade project. “Improved freight … Continue reading LOBETHAL FREIGHT ACCESS UPGRADE NOW COMPLETE
The Morrison Government continues to support the health and wellbeing of men in the Murraylands. The Mannum Community Men’s Shed receiving $3,529 in funding through the National Shed Development Programme. The funding, through round 19, will specifically be used for fire extinguishers, safety signage, circular saw, impact wrench, wood burning kit, compound slide saw and … Continue reading FEDERAL FUNDING FOR MEN’S SHED’S IN BARKER
Drought-hit communities and farmers will get a significant boost from the Coalition Government’s $709 million drought relief package. The latest investment in our drought communities was announced by the Prime Minister in Canberra on Thursday. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP said the package was designed to support both farmers and regional communities. “Since … Continue reading GOVERNMENT STEPS UP DROUGHT SUPPORT
Road safety and freight efficiency improvements across eastern South Australia have been mapped out in the recently completed Princes Highway Corridor Strategy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the strategy is a big-picture approach to investment in the corridor, taking into account economic, social and environmental factors. … Continue reading PRINCES HIGHWAY CORRIDOR STRATEGY SETS OUT INVESTMENT PRIORITIES
COMMEMORATIVE projects in Barker may benefit from a funding boost and expanded eligibility of the Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP said the expansion to the STS Grants Program is part of the Government’s election commitments, and will see an extra $10 million allocated over the next four … Continue reading GRANT CHANGES TO ALLOW MORE COMMEMORATIVE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED IN BARKER
Applications are now open for round five of the Safer Communities Fund, with communities across Australia set to share in up to $55.1 million in grants to improve public safety and security. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said this boost in funding for local councils and community organisations will help keep Australian’s safe. “The Government … Continue reading ADDITIONAL $55 MILLION FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES
The Raukkan community is one of 60 regions who will enjoy greater access to cultural experiences, thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Morrison Government is committed to helping artists promote local stories to local audiences in regional and rural areas. “Arts and cultural activities and experiences … Continue reading REGIONAL ARTS FUND SUPPORTS RAUKKAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL ARTS
Kingston is one of 60 regions who will enjoy greater access to cultural experiences such as dance, drama and First Nations art, thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Morrison Government is committed to helping artists promote local stories to local audiences in regional and rural areas … Continue reading REGIONAL ARTS FUND SUPPORTS PUBLIC ART FOR KINGSTON
