EP ROAD NETWORK GETS $25M FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

    Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey is celebrating a large $25m commitment from the Federal Government to upgrade the Eyre Peninsula road network to deal with the extra loads expected as a result of the closure of the EP rail network.   “State Transport Minister Stephan Knoll, State Member for Flinders Peter Treloar…

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LeHunte Basketball Association to receive volunteer grant

  The LeHunte International Rules Basketball Association is to benefit from a $2,025 grant for portable electronic score boards Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey announced today.   The two portable electronic score boards will help volunteers (scorers, time keepers and umpires) keep times, scores and jump ball direction of the game. The players will be…

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Ramsey Applauds Government Investment in Renewables

    Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the announcement that four energy projects in South Australia have been shortlisted under the Federal Government’s Underwriting New Generation Investments program is an exciting insight to the potential of energy investment in Grey. “I am pleased to see all four South Australian projects shortlisted are in Grey,”…

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Wudinna student wins prestigious Simpson Prize

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has congratulated a Wudinna student who was named a winner in a prestigious national history competition that explored the Anzac spirit.   Wudinna Year 10 student Montana Foster was one of eight young Australians awarded the Simpson Prize, which encourages participants to explore the significance of the Anzac experience…

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FUNDING FOR REMOTE AERODROME UPGRADES

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said funding under Round 6 of the Australian Government’s Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program will deliver upgrade works to six airstrips including Oodnadatta, Marla and Oak Valley.   “The Oak Valley aerodrome will receive $778,876 for drainage works, sealing of the runway and apron, solar lights and aerodrome officer training,”…

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FUNDING FOR YORKETOWN AERODROME UPGRADE

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said funding under Round 6 of the Australian Government’s Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program will deliver upgrade works to six airstrips including Yorketown.   “Yorke Peninsula Council will receive $303,952 to seal the runway at the Yorketown airstrip,” he said.   “These upgrades ensure continued access to essential, potentially lifesaving…

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16 Successful Round 4 Mobile Black Spots in Grey Announced

The Grey electorate will get 16 new mobile phone towers as a result of Round 4 of the Mobile Black Spots program the Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey announced today.   “This is a fantastic result and will bring the total number of facilities delivered in Grey under this Coalition program to 39”, Mr Ramsey…

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Cancer, Parkinson’s and Motor Neurone medicines made cheaper

    Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he welcomes the announcement that crucial new medical treatments for Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease and Motor Neurone are being listed on the Federal Government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), saving patients in Grey up to $300,000 a year.   “We have all experienced the devastation cancer wreaks on…

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Ramsey Pledges Support for Port Augusta Wharf

    Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has pledged his strong support to help preserve the Port Augusta Wharf following the presentation of an engineer’s report to the council outlining the condition of the structure.   “The Port Augusta Wharf is an iconic and essential part of Port Augusta’s infrastructure and needs to be…

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