The Morrison Government will invest $86 million to establish eight Adoption and Innovation Hubs across regional Australia and will develop a Digital Foundations for Agriculture Strategy (the Digital Strategy) as part of the Future Drought Fund. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Research and Adoption program is one of the eight foundational programs … Continue reading PASIN WELCOMES ESTABLISHMENT OF 8 ‘ADOPTION AND INNOVATION HUBS’ UNDER FUTURE DROUGHT FUND
Two competitive grant rounds opened today for the Networks to Build Drought Resilience and Drought Resilience Leaders programs. Successful providers must have specialist expertise and capability to deliver the program activities tailored to regional needs across the nation. Part of the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund. Two competitive grants rounds are now open … Continue reading $11 MILLION IN FUTURE DROUGHT FUND COMPETITIVE GRANT ROUNDS
The first-stage of the $12 million commitment by the Federal and South Australian governments to deliver a higher-capacity North-South Freight Route is expected to start within weeks, having been fast-tracked as part of a joint stimulus package to bust congestion, improve safety and boost jobs for South Australia. The 39 kilometres of shoulder sealing … Continue reading WORKS SET TO GEAR UP ON VITAL FREIGHT ROUTE UPGRADE
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the news that the State Department for Infrastructure and Transport has engaged a consultant to undertake design for a left turn slip lane for vehicles turning into Holder Top Road from Sturt Highway. The intersection at Sturt Highway and Holder Top Road at Waikerie was granted $1.52 million … Continue reading PROGRESS ON SLIP LANE AT HOLDER TOP ROAD INTERSECTION
Dear Editor Thursday, 3 September is Australian National Flag Day and is an opportunity for all Australian’s to celebrate with pride the anniversary of the Australian National Flag and all that it represents. Proclaimed in 1996 as a national day, it celebrates the first time the flag was flown on 3 September 1901. Since … Continue reading LETTER TO THE EDITOR – NATIONAL FLAG DAY
Last year the Morrison Government made the commitment to back the hundreds of Men’s Sheds by allowing access to Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status in recognition of the invaluable work they do in our communities. This week the Federal Government has delivered new fundraising potential for Men’s Sheds right across the nation with the … Continue reading DEDUCTIBLE GIFT RECIPIENT STATUS TO BENEFIT MEN’S SHEDS
The Morrison Government has today announced a $2.7 million support package for agricultural field days to ensure they can continue to showcase innovation and support regional communities after the pandemic. Member for Barker Tony Pasin, who lobbed the Minister on behalf of the local Field Days in Barker, said this $2.7 million announcement is … Continue reading SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR COVID-HIT AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS IN BARKER
Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP said the Coalition Government was supporting four young girls from Barker to pursue their passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Three students from Loxton High School Tahlia Arnold, Hayley Inglis, Jorgia Maczkowiack and Maddison McMahon from Kapunda High School are taking part in the program. Mr … Continue reading CURIOUS MINDS STEM VIRTUALLY
Member for Barker Tony Pasin says River Murray communities can now access a monthly point-in-time snapshot that shows what water is being released down the river against environmental licences compared with water for towns, industries and irrigators. The new transparency initiative from the Murray–Darling Basin Authority, which was in response to feedback from river … Continue reading IMPROVING TRANSPARANCEY OF MURRAY RIVER FLOWS
