Tag: federal government
Silent health struggle voice heard
SUFFERING from endometriosis since the age of 14, Mount Gambier woman Lynette Heiming will have her pain eased as she prepares for extensive surgery...
Government awards $15,000 to red meat strategy
THE Limestone Coast Red Meat Cluster has been awarded $15,000 for a strategic plan under the Federal Government's Building Better Regions fund.
The plan, developed...
Federal Government urged not to bypass regional road priorities
REGIONAL political, civic and road safety leaders have called for the South Australian stretch of Nelson Road to become an urgent priority for funding...
Approved medical devices questioned
MOUNT Gambier woman Alicia Millhouse is calling for a Royal Commission into how medical devices such as transvaginal and pelvic mesh are pre-marketed, approved,...
Mental health a major pillar of government care plan
MENTAL health has become a major pillar of the Federal Government's national health care plan, with the Coalition working on a series of fronts...
Campaigner continues call for dedicated detox facility
DRUG rehabilitation campaigner Evelyn Gordon has welcomed the Federal Government's $3m funding pledge, but has strengthened calls for a dedicated detox clinic in the...
Federal Government allocates $3m to deliver rehabilitation program
DRUG and alcohol issues in the region are set to be addressed with a $3m Federal Government investment into local provider Uniting Communities and...
Election office closure fury
TARPEENA elected member Shirley Little has expressed her fury the Australian Electoral Commission Division of Barker office has been closed in Mount Gambier following...
Health priorities discussion
FEDERAL Health Minister Greg Hunt will soon visit Mount Gambier to hear about the region's health priorities, including support for drug and alcohol rehabilitation...
Federal politicians urged to back tougher standards despite charity push back
A FAMILY member of the Angel Flight Mount Gambier victims has called on the Federal Government to ensure tougher standards for service community flights...
Skilled migrant change proposed
STAFFING and investment levels are set to be boosted at the Blue Lake Dairy Group at Tantanoola if State Industry Minister David Ridgway succeeds...
Mental health investment
MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed a record $1.45b Federal Government investment for community mental health services.
Mr Pasin said the Federal Government's commitment...