The Australian Government is continuing to back drought-affected communities, with the community of Truro the latest in Barker to share in over $1.2 million in federal funding under the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Tackling Tough Times Together program. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Government was pleased to support the … Continue reading TRURO SET TO MAKE A STATEMENT
Small businesses via the Energy Efficient Communities Program in the Riverland will receive support from the Morrison Government to cut energy costs, putting more money back in the pockets of local business owners as we recover from COVID-19. Through the Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program two small businesses in the Riverland have been awarded grants … Continue reading HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE RIVERLAND REDUCE THEIR POWER BILLS
Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the release of guidelines for Round Five of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) and encouraged communities in the region to apply after the especially tough year they have faced with bushfires, drought and the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Australian Government is here for our communities, we … Continue reading COUNCILS AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS IN BARKER CALLED ON TO APPLY FOR REGIONAL GRANTS
People living and travelling through the Limestone Coast will now have better phone service to make calls, browse the internet and stay connected with family and friends. The new mobile base station being turned on today will significantly improve phone service on the Riddoch Highway between Millers Lane and Towers Road, South of Penola. Federal … Continue reading MOBILE COVERAGE BOOSTED IN THE LIMESTONE COAST
Member for Barker Tony Pasin’s annual Barker Christmas Card competition has been another success with hundreds of entries received from across the electorate. Students from years one to five were invited to submit artwork that represented Christmas in their region. “We’ve had a fantastic response, with outstanding entries coming in from across the … Continue reading CHRISTMAS IN THE BAROSSA
Local winners of the Member for Barker Mr Tony Pasin’s annual Barker Shield Program have been presented with the award as part of their end of year school presentation ceremony. The Barker Shield is an annual award given to three students in each participating school. It celebrates student excellence in three categories: academic achievement; … Continue reading 2020 BARKER SHIELD AWARD RIVERLAND RECIPIENTS
Local winners of the Member for Barker Mr Tony Pasin’s annual Barker Shield Program have been presented with the award as part of their end of year school presentation ceremony. The Barker Shield is an annual award given to three students in each participating school. It celebrates student excellence in three categories: academic achievement; … Continue reading 2020 BARKER SHIELD AWARD BAROSSA RECIPIENTS
Local winners of the Member for Barker Mr Tony Pasin’s annual Barker Shield Program have been presented with the award as part of their end of year school presentation ceremonies. The Barker Shield is an annual award given to three students in each participating school. It celebrates student excellence in three categories: academic achievement; … Continue reading 2020 BARKER SHIELD AWARD LIMESTONE COAST RECIPIENTS
Local winners of the Member for Barker Mr Tony Pasin’s annual Barker Shield Program have been presented with the award as part of their end of year school presentation ceremonies. The Barker Shield is an annual award given to three students in each participating school. It celebrates student excellence in three categories: academic achievement; … Continue reading 2020 BARKER SHIELD AWARD MURRAY MALLEE RECIPIENTS
