LOCAL JOBS PROGRAM PROVIDING BUSINESS BOOST IN REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Small businesses and job seekers in Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and Whyalla will benefit from a series of Small Business Forums delivered under the Australian Government’s Local Jobs Program. The $62.8 million Local Jobs Program uses community knowledge to directly address labour market challenges and connect job seekers with employment opportunities in their immediate area.…

Details

MONEY FLOWING TO STOP FUTURE FLOODING IN TWO WELLS

A project to construct a flood protection levee in Two Wells has been successful in gaining funding through the Government’s National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program.  The Australian Government is providing $50 million for projects across the country under the program including $1.66 million for the Stormwater Management Plan for Two Wells.. Federal Member for Grey…

Details

Budget Great News for Regions

The 2021 Federal Budget brings enormous spending to regional Australia investing in roads, skills, apprentices, incentives to business, and providing a huge boost to aged care, the NDIS, childcare and services. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the road investments which were detailed in a pre-budget release has brought Commonwealth investment in roads in…

Details

Ceduna weather radar upgrade supports Grey community and industry

Farmers and residents in the federal electorate of Grey will now have access to more reliable and up-to-date weather information, with the Bureau of Meteorology making significant upgrades to the Ceduna radar. Over the past two months a new digital receiver and control system for the Ceduna radar has been installed. The work has now…

Details

More live music to be enjoyed in Port Pirie

 Funding through Round Two of the Live Music Australia program will enable the Federal Hotel in Port Pirie to host more live music in Port Pirie. The Morrison Government is reactivating live music across Australia with funding of more than $2.5 million under the Live Music Australia Program. Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed…

Details

FUNDING TAKES FLIGHT FOR REMOTE AIRSTRIP UPGRADES

Communities in remote and very remote South Australia will benefit from better air services thanks to the Australian Government’s latest round of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program with nine airstrips in Grey to receive funding. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the upgrades will help local communities maintain access to essential goods and services.…

Details

Vital Roads on YP to Receive Safety Upgrades

Funding to upgrade more than 400 kilometres of roads across Grey including 60 kilometres on the Yorke Highway between Arthurton and Minlaton will have a huge impact on road traffic and safety. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said receiving advice the Yorke Highway will be re-shouldered and levelled right through to Minlaton was great…

Details

Saluting Their Service Grants For Organisations in Grey

Seven organisations in Grey have been successful under the latest round of 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 these organisations can…

Details

An extra $275m for Hydrogen Hubs

The prospect of establishing a Hydrogen Hub on Eyre Peninsula, most likely at Whyalla, has greatly improved following the Prime Minister’s latest announcement of an extra $275m to expand the Hydrogen Hub program. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed the commitment and said, “the response from the States to the Federal Government’s earlier…

Details