New Regional University Centre for Roxby Downs

The Federal Government will establish a new Regional University Centre in Roxby Downs (uni-hub) to offer local students the support and modern facilities they need to undertake tertiary education. The Government’s Regional University Centres program removes barriers for regional and remote students to access quality education opportunities and is an important step towards changing the…

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New Regional University Centre for Port Lincoln

 The Federal Government will establish a new Regional University Centre in Port Lincoln (uni-hub) to offer local students the support and modern facilities they need to undertake tertiary education. The Government’s Regional University Centres program removes barriers for regional and remote students to access quality education opportunities and is an important step towards changing the…

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Telecommunications Boost for Grey

Residents and visitors to Eyre Peninsula and Far North of South Australia’s will soon have better connectivity with four new mobile blackspot towers and a major upgrade at another funded through the Coalition Government’s Regional Connectivity Program. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey welcomed the announcement and said providing better connectivity and increased data provides…

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Funding extended for UNI HUB SPENCER GULF

The Federal Government will provide Uni Hub Spencer Gulf with a further four years funding to ensure it will continue to offer students in Port Pirie and Port Augusta the opportunity to participate and succeed in furthering their education. People in regional Australia are less than half as likely to complete a university degree compared…

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LANDMARK INVESTMENT TO BOOST RURAL DOCTOR WORKFORCE 

A re-elected Morrison Government will invest more than $1billion to boost rural health, including an additional $146 million in new funding to inject more doctors and allied health professionals into regional and rural communities improving treatment and care for patients. These investments are part of the Coalition’s 10-year Stronger Rural Health Strategy which is already…

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$7.8 million to upgrade bridges in Grey

The Federal Government is continuing to upgrade bridges on regional roads in Grey with new investments in three projects totalling $7.8m under the Bridges Renewal Program. The projects will replace and widen bridges, replace culverts, strengthen existing structures and upgrade floodways to bridges. Projects in Grey include: $2,928,896 Pine Creek Bridge upgrade, Appila-Laura Road, Laura…

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Hobart Announcement Good News for Port Pirie

Federal Government support for Nyrstar in Hobart to install a new state of the art electrolysis plant is good news for Port Pirie according to Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey. “The two operations, in Hobart and Port Pirie are mutually beneficial,” he said. “In effect the success of Hobart generates success here and vice versa.…

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WARTIME HERITAGE PRESERVED IN GREY

The sacrifice and service of veterans in Grey will be further commemorated and recognised with four communities sharing in $1.5 million from the Federal Government. Ardrossan Progress Association, Curramulka Community Club, Elliston Council and Flinders Ranges Council will all receive funding for projects to honour their veterans. Ardrossan will receive $10,000 to upgrade the Ardrossan…

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