The unemployment rate has decreased in the Limestone Coast, underscoring strong jobs growth across Australia. The unemployment rate across the Limestone Coast decreased from 3.5 per cent to 2.6 per cent in the 12 months to June 2018, according to the latest Small Area Labour Markets publication. The figures come as more than 1.1 million … Continue reading UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ON THE DECLINE IN THE LIMESTONE COAST
Communities in Barker are invited to apply for a share in $200 million under Round 3 of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the projects delivered under Round 3 will ensure regional and remote communities continue to thrive. “We have … Continue reading APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR $200 MILLION REGIONAL FUNDING ROUND
The Morrison Government will invest $52 million to protect Australian teenagers against meningococcal with the launch of a new free national program for 14 to 19 year olds. Member for Barker Tony Pasin, who is well known for his advocacy for meningococcal vaccination, said over 1 million teenagers will receive the free meningococcal A, C, … Continue reading NEW MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN TEENAGERS
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has today launched a petition to gain support for a MRI machine in the Riverland. The Federal Government announced on Sunday ten locations to receive Medicare subsidised MRIs, with a further 20 locations yet to be determined. Mr Pasin says he is fighting for the Riverland to be included as … Continue reading PASIN LAUNCHES PETITION FOR RIVERLAND MRI
Event tourism and the economic benefits it brings are set to grow for South Australia’s Riverland region following the opening of a new function pavilion today. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the new pavilion would attract events and conferences to Barmera. “By creating this … Continue reading NEW RIVERLAND PAVILION SUPPORTING COMMUNITY
Member for Barker Tony Pasin says not-for-profit organisations in Barker can now apply for $5 million worth of grants to help migrants better integrate into Australian life. The Commonwealth Government’s Fostering Integration Grant Program will support the delivery of one-off projects and new or expanded initiatives that encourage economic and social participation of new arrivals, … Continue reading FOSTERING INTEGRATION GRANTS TO HELP MIGRANTS SUCCEED
Trucks will be able to carry more hay and fodder to drought affected farmers because of action being taken today by the Coalition Government. Longer and higher loads of hay and fodder will now be allowed to travel on state and national-controlled roads. Heavy vehicles up to a maximum height of 4.6 metres and 2.83 … Continue reading CUTTING RED TAPE TO HELP THE DROUGHT RELIEF EFFORT
Member for Baker is pleased to announce schools in Barker will soon be receiving their annual educational kits in preparation for Remembrance Day, this year marking the centenary of the First World War Armistice. “Today we know 11 November as Remembrance Day, but its origins started 100 years ago when the Armistice ending the fighting … Continue reading SCHOOLS’ MAILOUT ARRIVES IN BARKER
The South East’s forest and wood products industry stands to benefit from the support of the Australian Government’s new National Forest Industries Plan – Growing a better Australia. Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP, said this plan will help Australia’s renewable timber and wood-fibre industry stay innovative, robust and agile. The $20 million has been … Continue reading FORESTRY’S PLAN FOR THE FUTURE TO BENEFIT BARKER
