Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is very pleased the Yorke Peninsula Country Times been awarded $161,711 through the Federal Government’s Regional Grant Opportunity program to support the sustainability of the local publishing activities, including news gathering, production and distribution. “The YPCT is one of 62 small and regional publishers across…
DetailsThe Australian and South Australian governments have shortlisted two consortia to deliver major works on the Joy Baluch AM Bridge duplication and the Port Wakefield Overpass and Highway duplication projects. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the projects were an investment in the region’s economy.…
DetailsRamsey Secures Drought Funding for Yorke Peninsula District Council Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased to announce the Government will provide $1m drought funding to Yorke Peninsula District Council. “The announcement of funding for 13 more councils across Australia in areas experiencing hardship due to drought will provide…
DetailsDrought affected communities in Grey will have greater access to assistance thanks to a new Federal Government package worth nearly $100 million Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said today. “We are responding to the ongoing drought with direct and immediate support to help farming families and communities,” he said. “The Drought Community Support…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased the Morrison Government has committed up to $40 million in funding through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) towards the development of pumped hydro in South Australia. “South Australia has more than 50% of its electricity delivered by renewable sources now and this…
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Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey MP said the highly popular Stronger Communities Programme has now opened and will deliver its fifth round of $150,000 to fund small capital projects in the electorate. “This is an exciting opportunity for small local groups to work with me to identify potential projects which will contribute to our…
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Two key infrastructure projects in the Grey electorate have taken a major step forward today as the Morrison and Marshall Governments release an Expression of Interest (EOI) and tenders for road projects at Port Augusta and Port Wakefield. Totalling $290 million, the Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication Project at Port Augusta and the Port Wakefield…
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Federal member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed additional funding support for communities in his electorate combatting the impacts of drought. The Coalition Government has announced $1.4 million in grants across Australia today by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) under its Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. Mr Ramsey said the Jamestown community…
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Newly appointed Assistant Minister for Fisheries the Hon. Jonathon Duniam will meet with industry representatives in Port Lincoln – the first stop on a national tour aimed at strengthening ties with the industry. Taking a tour of a fish farm and processing facility, the Assistant Minister will meet with representatives from export companies and wild…
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Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed the Federal Court decision this morning dismissing a claim that the SA Local Government Act was discriminatory. The Kimba District Council had sought to use the council voting roll of ratepayers and residents to gauge opinion on the siting of a National Radioactive Waste. “Had the claim…
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