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Barker records biggest voter swing in Australia to return Pasin for third term
BARKER MP Tony Pasin has gained the biggest swing in Australia, winning 119 of the electorate's 120 polling places and securing a 14.3pc increase...
Concerns addressed at candidate debate
CONCERNS over NDIS workforce shortages and the subsequent impact on clients attempting to access the scheme dominated debate at Barker's first and last candidate...
State election candidate announces federal tilt
THE pool of candidates vying for the federal seat of Barker continues to grow with Mannum resident and former SA-Best hopeful Kelly Gladigau entering...
Third political party enters ring
A THIRD political party has announced it will field a candidate in the seat of Barker at the federal election due in the first half of 2019. Queensland politician and businessman Clive Palmer has revealed his re-badged United[...]
Businesses face challenge to keep Penola on the map
BUSINESS operators have called for greater promotion of Penola's tourism credentials to ensure potential visitors do not bypass the town when a heavy vehicle...
Safer region funds open
COUNCILS and community organisations in Barker now have the opportunity to apply for a share of up to $1m in funding through the Australian Government Safer Communities Fund[...]
Sports infrastructure grants open
SPORTING groups in Barker now have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $500,000 through a $29.7m Federal Government program aimed at upgrading community sports infrastructure[...]
Barker electorate edges closer to Adelaide
THE South East's influence in Federal Parliament has been diluted with the addition of an additional 12,000 voters from the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley to the seat of Barker.[…]
Kalangadoo and Glencoe enter broadband era
SUPERFAST broadband has arrived in Kalangadoo and Glencoe as the Federal Government's National Broadband Network (NBN) makes services available to homes and businesses[...]
NBN rollout reaches milestone
THE National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout has hit a milestone in regional South Australia with the fixed line rollout now complete[...]
Mobile black spots in Barker a “priority”
KALANGADOO and Kybybolite residents can expect improved mobile coverage after being identified as priority locations in the Federal Government's $220m Mobile Black Spot Program[...]
Mental health investment
THE Federal Government will invest an additional $110m in mental health services to extend and expand mental health programs for young Australians.
Member for Barker...