The Morrison Government is supporting dairy farmers across Barker to lower their power bills so they can reinvest in their business and employ more people. Through the Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program, 23 across Barker have been awarded grants of up to $20,000. This will help dairy farmers to reduce their energy bills … Continue reading LOWER ENERGY COSTS FOR DAIRY FARMERS
NAIDOC Week 2020 is just around the corner, running from 8 to 15 November with Australians taking the opportunity to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence and Australia’s rich history and culture. Tony Pasin invites everyone to get involved, learn more about local Indigenous cultures, and share in the traditions that make Australia … Continue reading BARKER CELEBRATES NAIDOC 2020
The Morrison-McCormack Government is delivering on its commitment to put communities back at the heart of the Murray-Darling Basin and is pleased to officially announce the opening of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s Murray Bridge regional office. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt MP said 14 staff are now working from the Murray … Continue reading MDBA UTILISING LOCAL EXPERTISE AT MURRAY BRIDGE
Community members in Murray Bridge now have a location to remember the town’s veterans with the Murray Bridge War Memorial located in Sturt Reserve officially unveiled today. The $250,000 project received $200,000 from the Australian Government through the Community Development Grants Programme in addition to $50,000 from the Rural City of Murray Bridge. … Continue reading PASIN DELIVERS MURRAY BRIDGE WAR MEMORIAL
A wealth of experienced Riverland water groups joined today to advance shared priorities and address future water security challenges with the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia at the Combined Water Communities Roundtable in Renmark. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt attended the roundtable facilitated by Member for Barker Tony Pasin. … Continue reading RIVERLAND COMMUNITY GATHER TO ADVANCE LOCAL WATER PRIORITIES
Men’s sheds, conservation groups, community organisations, not-for-profits and traditional owners can now apply for grants through the Bushfire Recovery for Wildlife and Habitat Community Grants Program to undertake on-ground recovery actions which will benefit their local environment. The $10 million Morrison Government program, offering grants of between $5000 to $150,000, is part of the Government’s … Continue reading APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GRANTS TO HELP BARKER’S ENVIRONMENT RECOVER FROM THE BUSHFIRES
Businesses in Murray Bridge will be able to order high-speed fibre broadband as NBN Co rolls out new Business Fibre Zones, which will help boost economic growth and productivity. NBN Co’s Business Fibre Initiative is part of a $700 million package to transform the accessibility and affordability of business-grade fibre. Under the new initiative, businesses … Continue reading BUSINESSES IN MURRAY BRIDGE TO GET HIGH-SPEED FIBRE BROADBAND
Businesses in Renmark will be able to order high-speed fibre broadband as NBN Co rolls out new Business Fibre Zones, which will help boost economic growth and productivity. NBN Co’s Business Fibre Initiative is part of a $700 million package to transform the accessibility and affordability of business-grade fibre. Under the new initiative, businesses located … Continue reading BUSINESSES IN RENMARK TO GET HIGH-SPEED FIBRE BROADBAND
As 2020 comes to a close and Barker’s Year 12 cohort begins the process of undertaking their final exams, I wanted to wish them all the best. You have faced a final year like no other. Despite this I know from speaking to your school leaders that you have not allowed COVID-19 and the significant … Continue reading GOOD LUCK TO BARKER YEAR 12 COHORT
