Mobile phone towers at Puntabie, Cungena and Farm Beach on Eyre Peninsula will be able to keep operating longer if the power goes out during or after natural disasters thanks to a major new investment by the Federal Government. The Government is funding providers to extend the battery back-up at six mobile phone towers…
Applications are now open for Round 5A of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spots program. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said Round 5A will have a specific focus on improving mobile coverage along major transport corridors and in disaster-prone regions. “Improving coverage in natural disaster-prone areas is critical for keeping people connected during…
Sunrise Christian School will enjoy a range of new facilities assisted by funding from the Federal Government through the Capital Grants Program (CGP). Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey today announced the school will be building new classrooms and administration offices with the assistance of the Federal grant. “The Australian Government would provide $700,000 towards $2m…
As of midnight tonight every person in South Australia will go into a six day lockdown to enable us to get ahead of the Parafield Cluster. I will endeavour to keep you updated with information as it comes to hand from the South Australian authorities. Please see the below update from www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response. As you…
New Restrictions Tuesday 17 November Just when we were about to publish an e-newsletter updating you on our new-found freedoms and the return of interstate travel, the COVID monster got out the bag again. I have repeatedly warned that the virus is not eliminated, just suppressed and we need to keep following the rules, i.e.…
The Government has announced more funding for regional newspapers in Grey to help sustain them as they do their vital work of keeping the community informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is very pleased to announce $10.4 million funding through the Public Interest News Gathering (PING) program for…
A project in Laura has been successful in receiving funding of $10,000 under the Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. The program is an Australian Government initiative which honours the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service men and women in wars, conflicts and peace operations Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the Laura…
Young Australians who live in the ABS SA4 area of Barossa, Mid North and Yorke Peninsula can now apply for a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications scholarship. This region includes all of the Yorke Peninsula, Eudunda and Riverton, the Clare Valley and almost up to Port Augusta. Round 3 of the Commonwealth Scholarships Program…
Men’s Sheds across Grey are invited to apply for funding as part of the latest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Programme (NDSP). In response to COVID-19, IT equipment and training will be prioritised to facilitate increased connectivity amongst shedders. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey encourages all Men’s Sheds in Grey to apply.…
Federal Government funding of $295,000 will enable the historic Burra mine site to undertake repair works and improve the tourist experience. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the funding was part of the Federal Government’s $61.7 million budget spending on environmental restoration and recovery measures through the $1 billion COVID Relief Fund. “I am…