FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FOUR RURAL PRESS OUTLETS IN GREY

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…

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Laura Awarded Saluting Their Service Grant

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…

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Men’s Sheds Grants Now Open

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.…

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BURRA MINE SITE TO RECEIVE $295,000 UNDER HERITAGE FUNDING

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…

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MOONTA MINES TO RECEIVE ALMOST $5M UNDER HERITAGE FUNDING

The Moonta Historic Mine site will receive $4,941,765 as part of the Federal Government’s $61.7 million budget for environmental restoration and recovery through the $1 billion COVID Relief Fund. In announcing the grant Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey the said the jobs and investment will be warmly welcome in the area and would provide…

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2020 Budget E-News

My recent e-newsletters have focussed primarily on the Covid virus and changes to the relevant rules and regulations in SA. Not much has changed since my last edition except perhaps the rules concerning the “vertical consumption” of liquor outdoors, at a licensed venue, but I am sure most are across that issue anyway. However, a budget has been delivered this week and…

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Federal Government Funding For Ag Show & Field Days

Show societies and field days cancelled because of COVID can now apply for a one-off payment under the Australian Government’s $39 million Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey encourages all ag shows and our Field Days’ organisers to get their applications in. “Applications close on October 9, so…

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