The border’s tertiary education sector stands to benefit from the Government’s strategy to attract more students to study in regional Australia. Minister for Education Dan Tehan joined Member for Farrer Sussan Ley in Albury today to discuss the benefits for the local community from the $94 million Destination Australia grants program. Destination Australia will provide 4,720 scholarships…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is extremely disappointed SolarReserve had not met its contract committments to the State Government and the project planned for Port Augusta is unlikely to go ahead at this stage. “I have been a strong supporter of SolarReserve,” Mr Ramsey said. “It’s ability to…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased three projects under the Smart Farm grants have been awarded funding on Eyre Peninsula. “This Federal funding has been provided to help farmers adopt sustainable and innovative land and natural resource management practices,” he said. “This funding was provided through Round…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (13:37): It’s with great anticipation that I am looking forward to the Treasurer delivering a balanced budget tonight—a surplus budget. I must say that we are already beginning to see the benefits of a well-managed economy in my electorate. Last week, we had the announcement of $150 million for major roadworks in…
The notorious road linking the wine grape growing region of the Clare Valley with the state’s capital city is set to be rejuvenated with a $44 million investment announced in the Federal Budget. “Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he has been advocating for an upgrade to the Horrocks Highway since taking this…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the 2019-20 Budget will create a stronger and more secure community in Grey by funding important local infrastructure and boosting essential services. “This is a sensible budget that delivers a surplus for the first time since John Howard and Peter Costello were in charge and maps…
Three local organisations in Whyalla will benefit from Federal volunteer grants Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has announced. Whyalla FM. Public Broadcasting Association will receive $3,835.98 for outdoor broadcasting equipment so they can broadcast from events like the Christmas Pageant, Unearthed Whyalla, NAIDOC week and others. South Whyalla Cricket Club are very pleased they…
Three local volunteer organisations will benefit from grants up to $5000 Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has announced. Port Augusta West Football Club will purchase a shelter for match days and a portable BBQ. The Salvation Army will acquire a defibrillator to give quick access to life saving first aid in an…
Marree and District Progress Association to benefit from $1,000 grant for a large chest freezer that will allow volunteers to store perishable items and ice for community events Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has announced. Mr Ramsey explained the grant is part of a total of 44 grants across the electorate to…
Four local organisations in the north will benefit from Federal volunteer grants Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, has announced. Coober Pedy Retail Business & Tourism Association will use a grant of $3,226 to purchase a portable PA system to be used at outdoor functions particularly the annual Opal Fest. The Friends of Parks Oodnadatta…