The opening of the Bluff lookout west of Wirrabara will be a real boost for tourism with the previous track widened and reconstructed to give greater access for vehicles to the viewing platform. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey was pleased to attend the official opening today with State Minister for Environment and Water…
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The Federal Government will assist people on JobSeeker across the country, to get a driver’s licence to help address a significant barrier to entering the workforce. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey in welcoming the decision, said the cost of attaining a driver’s license can be prohibitive for many people looking for employment, particularly in…
DetailsA sight not seen in over a century is unfolding on the Yorke Peninsula as tiny brush-tailed bettongs return to their native habitat as soil engineers for one of the nation’s most ambitious rewilding projects. After more than ten years of planning, and $2.6 million of Commonwealth funding, 40 brush-tailed bettongs, have this week been…
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The Australian Government is continuing to back regional communities, with six projects in Grey to receive a share of more than $1 million in federal funding under the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s award-winning Tackling Tough Times Together program. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the Government was pleased to support the Foundation’s…
DetailsProjects in Port Wakefield and Two Wells are among 40 water infrastructure projects nationwide which will share in $108 million in federal funding under the National Water Grid Connections funding pathway. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased to support projects that will improve the resilience and reliability of Grey’s water infrastructure,…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey was pleased to announce that South Australian space company Southern Launch had successfully completed the construction of their temporary rocket launch pad at Whalers Way, thanks partly to funding from the Federal Government. “Today’s announcement builds on Southern Launch’s success in being awarded Australia’s first commercial launch facility licence,…
DetailsBusinesses in Port Pirie will benefit from cheaper and faster broadband with NBN Co announcing the establishment of a Business Fibre Zone (BFZ) at Port Pirie today. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey MP said the new Zone will allow 718 local businesses to access fibre with speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second,…
DetailsThe Federal Government is supporting Australian exporters to reach new markets, with exports of canola seeds to Pakistan resuming after five years. Australian canola seed producers can resume exporting later this year after the Australian Government worked with Pakistani authorities to resolve phytosanitary and technical import issues. The deal is expected to generate significant revenue…
DetailsSix airports in Grey will benefit from grants totaling $1.4m under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Regional Airports Program. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the projects would improve safety and the delivery of goods to the region. “All of the successful airports in Grey are owned and operated by local councils,” he…
DetailsThe Federal Government is continuing to support the supply of secure, reliable and affordable power for regional and remote communities to drive economic growth and help them get ahead. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said affordable and reliable electricity is the life-blood of regional and remote Australian communities and he welcomes the Government’s…
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