Federal Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey has welcomed the release of $206,702,000 in Australian Government funding to proceed the Princes Highway-Augusta Highway Duplication Stages 1 & 2 Projects. “This news is confirmation of the Federal Government’s commitment to providing a dual lane highway to meet the ever expanding traffic loads”, Mr Ramsey said. “I am…
DetailsWhyalla City Council is one of eight local governments from across Australia recognised for exceptional achievements and has been announced as one of the category winners at the National Awards for Local Government. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is delighted to announce Whyalla City Council as the winner of the Contributing to…
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Volunteers and their organisations across Grey will receive funding through the Government’s $20 million Volunteer Grants round, to support the crucial role that they play within our community as Australia moves forward out of the pandemic. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has announced 43 community groups around Grey have been successful with a total…
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The ABC announcement of more than 50 journalists to be appointed to report from regional locations across Australia, will see an ABC journalist stationed in Whyalla from next year. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey applauded the decision by the ABC to utilise the revenue from negotiations with Facebook and Google under the News Media…
DetailsCommunities and GP practices right across Grey will have a new incentive to help recruit doctors, following changes announced this week by the Federal Government and warmly welcomed by the Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey “From January 1 next year the Government will add to the incentives on offer for medical graduates and nurse…
DetailsThe advice from aged care facilitators Helping Hand that they have taken over the operations of Kindred Living in Whyalla is welcome news according to the Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey. “I was advised by Helping Hand CEO Chris Stewart of the decision early this week. It is what I have been hoping and…
DetailsThe Australian Government continues to back communities impacted by, and recovering from drought, with eight new projects in Grey to receive a share of more than $1.3 million in federal funding announced today under Round 22 of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey…
DetailsDisaster recovery grants of up to $10,000 are now available to local primary producers affected by the severe storms from 28 to 29 October 2021. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said hail, strong winds and heavy rainfall caused significant damage to crops and farm infrastructure across South Australia on those days. “From Eyre Peninsula…
DetailsMinister for Regional Health Dr David Gillespie has conducted virtual meetings with health professionals from Grey as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing commitment to regional health. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said Dr Gillespie was well-placed to understand the needs of regional Australia as a medical specialist who himself worked in a regional…
DetailsThe Federal Government has launched a new $150 million Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program. The trial program will target unsealed roads throughout remote Australia, many of which rarely see more than an annual light grade. Councils will be offered between 80% and 100% of funding to upgrade unsealed roads and improve safety with works including…
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