Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the diversion of foot traffic to the main Joy Baluch Bridge in Port Augusta following the closure of the Great Western Bridge is an accident waiting to happen. “The restriction on traffic caused by the 25kmh speed limit is intolerable and must be fixed as a matter of…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is stunned revelations the State Government knocked back an offer to keep the Northern Power Station open for a further three years at a cost of just $25m. “This is especially sickening as we have recently learned they now plan to spend $550 million of tax-payers money…
DetailsMr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (13:34): This weekend will see the 37th staging of the Laura Folk Fair. Tucked away in the shade of majestic red gums on the banks of the Rocky River, the country town of Laura in the Southern Flinders Ranges is the boyhood home of celebrated Aussie poet CJ Dennis. This beautiful…
DetailsMr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (16:25): Port Augusta is the crossroads of Australia. All east-west and north-south traffic passes through Port Augusta over the single-lane Joy Baluch Bridge. The Baluch Bridge was opened in 1972, replacing the Great Western Bridge, which has since served as a safe and attractive walkway linking the two halves of Port…
DetailsLocal businesses to benefit from Naval Shipbuilding Industry Briefings Today Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey announced there will be a Naval Shipbuilding briefing for industry to be held in Whyalla on Thursday May 4. “The briefing will give people in the region the chance to learn more about the economic opportunities that will come…
DetailsThe establishment of a Maritime Technical College to support Australia’s new continuous Navy shipbuilding program will provide training and long-term jobs for young people across the state, according to the Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey. “This is an incredibly exciting spin-off from the Turnbull Government’s decision to base a continuous naval ship building…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he welcomes the Government announcment of the extension of the Cashless Debit Card trial sites in Ceduna, and the East Kimberley. “The interim independent evaluation resleased today are strong and following consultation with community leaders the Government has decided that to abandon the trial now would be an…
DetailsThe Chair of the Federal Rural Liberal Caucus Rowan Ramsey MP said he is very pleased Prime Minister Turnbull has announced the establishment of a Regional Ministerial Taskforce to address key issues in regional Australia. The taskforce will be chaired by Prime Minister with senior Cabinet Ministers from across a range of portfolios relevant…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the confirmation by Arrium administrator Korda Mentha that a final two bidders for the steelworks have been selected is very positive news. Mr Ramsey said he speaks to Industry Minister Arthur Sinondinos every few days regarding Arrium. “I can assure all interested parties that the Minister is focussed…
DetailsThe refurbished Smoky Bay playground has proven a great hit with families with the new equipment providing kids with plenty of fun. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey was pleased to drop in on the weekend to see locals enjoying the refurbished playground. He said a lot of hard work that has gone into the…
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