Port Augusta Car Rally Leigh Creek Alpaca Stud Wool Bay Scott Morrison - A Down to Earth Prime Minister Rowan Ramsey Grey Australians are disappointed at the removal As Treasurer he was largely responsible for the of another Prime Minister and while I did not rescue of the economy, returning our budget support change I am very pleased to have Scott to surplus next year, record jobs growth (400k Federal Member for Grey Morrison as our new PM. in a year) and as a result of the outstanding The public has warmed to Scott’s down to earth, turnaround, the ability to invest record amounts no-nonsense approach and appreciates his in education, defence, health and aged care. concentration on the issues rather than political At the same time he delivered the biggest tax point-scoring on inconsequential matters. cuts in a generation for individuals, small and Morrison has been tested in two of the toughest medium business. Catching up with Kevin Schwab and his pride and Rowan discussed the future of Leigh Creek with Tavern Learning about alpacas at Neil and Di Daniels’ portfolios. He was the Minister responsible for We can only do these things if we have a strong, joy at Gladstone Square during the Northern Districts relief manager David Hartley and local Joanne Cotter. Barachel Alpaca Stud, Wool Bay. Neil and Di run this stopping the boats, a position the rest of the vibrant economy. Motor Sports Rally. While it has been a challenge, locals remain optimistic as a tourist attraction as well as a working sheep and Grey, a great place to live and work... about their future. world is now trying to emulate. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Rowan and Prime alpaca stud. Minister Scott Morrison Football Wind-Up Leadership Graduation Wallaroo Variety Bash Visits Kimba Boundary Changes Smelters Picnic Visits to Businesses in the New Area of Grey As a result of recent boundary changes by western part of the Light Council. the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), I have been busy since the redistribution Grey has now expanded to 92.4% of the attending community functions, visiting major State. employers and running pop-up office events The State’s declining percentage of the in many of these areas. Riverton Saddleworth Long Plains national population determined the AEC I am fortunate in having a strong knowledge Clare Avon Watervale reduce the number of seats in the state to of the rest of the electorate which places me Balaklava Auburn Wild Horse Plains ten. in the position to build on that relationship in Port Wakefield Sevenhills Bowmans The remaining seats have been expanded the new areas. Owen Manoora Lower Light Congratulations to Whyalla Football League trophy Rowan was pleased to listen to the presentations of up The Variety Bash visited Kimba on the second last night and Grey now has 120 thousand electors, Great things are happening in Grey and Roseworthy Mintaro Wasleys winners. President Jack Velthuizen presented South and coming regional leaders who graduated from the of their 2018 rally and it was good to catch up with SA gaining the equivalent of three quarters of a our economic contribution to the State has Hamley Bridge Port Parham Stockport The Smelters Picnic is a major event in Port Pirie’s Whyalla’s Joel Howard-Bristow with the Whyalla News Yorke and Mid North Emerging Leaders. President Sandra Lukin and husband Tony. state seat. plenty of upside. I am as committed and full Mallala Middle Beach Halbury calendar and this year’s event was a great success. Medal. Dublin Lewiston Marrabel Recently Rowan visited Perfection Fresh Tomato Glasshouse near Two Wells, the largest glasshouse in I welcome the council areas of Clare and of enthusiasm for my role in representing the Rowan is pictured having a chat with Smelters Picnic Two Wells Tarlee Thompson’s Beach Australia, Balco’s export Hay Business at Bowmans and ’s largest egg producer Days Eggs committee member Ray Walters. Wandearah Heritage Society Whyalla Veterans’ Day Fowlers Bay Visit Gilbert Valley, Adelaide Plains, and part of new parts of the electorate as I have been for near Lower Light. He is pictured at Days Eggs with owner Dion Andary. Wakefield Council not already in Grey and all parts of Grey. Rhynie Windsor Alma Oysterfest Art Exhibition Plant Breeding Centre Opened at Roseworthy The importance of breeding with legendary wheat breeders Delivering in Grey grain varieties in South Rex Krause and Gill Hollamby Australia cannot be overstated. present. They were responsible We have a Government in Canberra delivering a Building Better Regions I was pleased to attend the for varieties like Halberd, Spear strong economy and a State Government keen to More than $40m into Grey since coming to opening of the $20m Australian and Machete. Gill was heard cooperate. Grain Technology Centre at to remark – “It’s even got air Government. Backing significant infrastructure Roseworthy recently. The conditioning!” This state of the “My persistence is delivering right around the electorate including wharf loading Rowan joined His Excellency Hieu Van Le at the Vietnam Veterans’ Day is increasingly important for Discussing tourism with Fowlers Bay Café owner Dr facilities, town sewerage systems, numerous event was also a celebration art centre is a huge plus for the opening of the Broughton Plains Heritage Society/Nurom Robyn Wallace and staff member Lena. Rowan also Viewing Sharon Gilmore’s winning entry in the Australians to remember the military service of Vietnam results for our electorate.“ community sporting facilities, artificial reefs, aged of Australian plant breeding grain industry. Whim Historical Group’s new shed, which received a caught up with Simone Keogh who with husband Rod WestArt Oysterfest Art Exhibition with West Coast veterans. It is a time to recognise and atone for the way care facilities, telecommunications and flood substantial Federal grant. returning servicemen were treated at the time. runs whale watching tours. Sentinal journalist Luca Cetta. mitigation works, to name just some. Joy Baluch Bridge Jamestown Air Show Clare Catch-Up Willowie Book Launch Securing Drought Funding for Grey Secured $160m of $200m project for duplication of the bridge at , fixing the pedestrian Regional Jobs & Investment Package Drought in Australia is a regular companion and as really struggling, the $6k boost per person to the Farm Listening to Drought Issues Announcement of Port Wakefield overpass part of the business risk it should be part of farm Household Assistance has been welcome as has the safety, bottleneck and emergency service issues in $20m to stimulate jobs growth in the Upper Spencer project with Deputy Prime Minister Michael planning. The Government has a host of programs extra commitment to the Rural Financial Counselling one project – completion 2022. Gulf providing more than 300 permanent jobs. McCormack, State Minister Stephan Knoll and including Farm Management Deposits, accelerated Service (RFCS). I have visited most of the worst Member for Narungga Fraser Ellis. tax write-offs for fodder conservation, fencing and affected areas and encourage anyone with particular Port Wakefield Solution New Funding Deal for Childcare water infrastructure. However, despite these efforts, concerns to contact me. differences in individual circumstances, the severity The most important piece of advice I have is; DO NOT Secured $72m of $90m project – fixing the Yorke Subsidy lifted from 72% to 85% and abolishing the of the drought and international commodity prices can SELF ASSESS. Contact the free RFCS. The Prime Peninsula turnoff bottleneck – ensuring economic Annual Rebate Cap. conspire to undo our best efforts. This drought, while Minister Scott Morrison announced at the Drought future of Port Wakefield and the first step in dual not yet as bad here as in the eastern states, is having Summit the establishment of a $5bn Drought Future lanes to Port Augusta. Caught up with Brian and Jo Tilbrook in the main street of The Willowie Hall was full for the launch of Diggers Drought Support a significant impact. Fund to assist farmers prepare for drought and Rowan ran into Robert Sampson from Balaklava with from the Dust. The book authored by Di Barrie and grandson Sam at the outstanding Jamestown Air Show. Clare. They had dropped in to visit a local art gallery. During the last two months I raised the issue of importantly ensure there is money in the kitty when her husband’s cousin Andrew commemorates the $1m each for the 13 most drought-affected councils Unbelievable array of WW2 war aircraft. Support for New Port on EP drought relief for South Australian councils with the hard times strike again. I have advocated with Buy a servicemen and women from the Willowie district. across Grey determined by significant rainfall $10m through the Regional Growth Fund to assist Prime Minister and met on a number of occasions Bale and convinced them to extend their reach into SA Edithburgh Museum Port Pirie Blessing of the Fleet Blinman Art Exhibition deficiency and the percentage of people employed with Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and Minister and finally some relief around the Robertstown area in the establishment of a new multi-commodity in agriculture. Rowan held a drought forum at Arno Bay in August for Regional Services and Local Government Bridget has been received. Owen Primary School deserves deep water port on EP - competition will alter the with assistance from Centrelink’s Robert Holtham McKenzie. Persistence pays off and I am very pleased congratulations for their huge contribution towards the dynamics of the SA grains industry. and Rural Financial Counsellor Chris Fitzgerald. A Full Headspace Unit for Whyalla with the recent announcement of up to $1 million each supply of emergency fodder as does Steve Whillas major issue farmers are facing is continual drift and for 13 drought-affected councils in Grey. For those and EPIC Charitable Trust on . lack of feed through summer. Established a second HeadSpace unit in Grey and Re-railing the Adelaide-Tarcoola Line I continue to lobby for similar facilities elsewhere in $252m increasing load capacity and rail speed, the electorate. providing vital work to the Whyalla steel works and about 150 track workers. General At a localised level the Stronger Communities Renewable Energy Storage Projects The museum at Edithburgh houses the incredible history The annual Port Pirie Blessing of the Fleet Deb Ball was Rowan and Teresa enjoyed another high standard and Veterans’ Affairs grants continue to be a huge of the early port. It was good to be shown around by again a wonderful success. The night is enjoyed by family Blinman Art Exhibition in September. Bill McIntosh talking $110m support with Solar Reserve now in final assistance to local groups and volunteers. President Keryn Dawes. and friends. with two of the exhibiting atrtists. stages of business case. I have a number of state roads on my agenda and am urging the State Government to develop Backing two localised pumped hydro projects near submissions to seek Federal assistance. Geranium Plains... With Steph Schmidt inspecting Eudunda... The Dry Time Talk Forum was a good time to Arno Bay...Thousands of tonnes of valuable top-soil Port Pirie Kadina Whyalla Port Augusta. the drought-affected country from World’s End catch up with Stephanie Schmidt, Daniel Jenke, Simon have drifted out of the paddock and on to the road. The sealing of the Strzelecki Track and a concrete down through to Geranium Plains. The soil erosion Schmidt, Karl Zerner and Kym Schutz to discuss the Recently announced assistance to councils will help 104 Ellen Street 43 Taylor Street 5554 45a Playford Avenue plan to duplicate the Augusta Highway in a problems are being greatly exacerbated by a plague of tough times in the area.. return the soil to the paddocks and not place this progressive manner are also in my sights. kangaroos. cost on farmers. Tel: 13008633 3011744 742 Tel: 8821 4366 Tel: 13008645 3014255 651

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MelroseMelrose Caravan Park Port Augusta Naidoc Day Secure Drinking Water for Outback Towns Fibre Optic Link Secures Finally, Tampon Tax to be Removed Local Sporting Champions Finally - we have been able to negotiate the The current GST distribution has become This ongoing program delivers grants to young The new system will mean travellers will Elliston’s Communications Six more outback towns will receive safe and palatable removal of the “Tampon Tax” by convincing increasingly unfair and unsustainable. While competitors to assist with travel to State, drinking water as a result of a $675k Federal grant to be able to purchase small quantities and I the states to support the removal of GST on GST is also used for the levelling of the National or International competition. install small desalination plants in Marree, Parachilna, urge them to remember that a commodity women’s sanitary products. playing field between states, over time the William Creek, Glendambo, Yunta and Blinman. taken for granted at home is a matter of Products such as condoms and Viagra have states comparative wealth has changed These communities currently rely on rain water until it life and death in the outback. been exempt since the introduction of the significantly and led to the situation where runs out and then depend on trucking water or imported tax in 2000. It makes sense that if these the NT has received $5.60 for every dollar bottled water. products are exempt it is only right sanitary of GST they paid. Tasmania has received In Melrose recently to discuss plans for the walking trail Naidoc Week is an important time for indigenous and caravan park extension. Rowan with committee It is expensive and inefficient and I am very pleased to products for women should also be exempt. $1.63 and South Australia $1.42 with WA Australia to connect to the wider community. Rowan members Peter Bammann and Peter Jacobs, caravan was very pleased to join in the crowd as they marched have assisted OCA in this cause. While the change will deprive the States being given as little as 34c. park managers Jennifer Padgett, Kevin Mahney, Mayor through Port Augusta. I look forward to a few other small outback communities of $30m a year of GST the Federal Clearly this is unfair on WA and the Prime Colin Nottle and DCEO Jessie White. being added to this list in the future. Water is a very Government has committed to providing Minister and Treasurer have provided a Pirie West Primary School Childcare precious commodity. Some outback residents are billions in extra payments to the states as solution where they will receive a top-up and Cummins Young Local Sporting Champion flabbergasted to see travellers pull up and illegally use part of the reform to the GST. no other state will be worse off. Bridie Mickan is a talented swimmer. town drinking water to wash their vehicles. Rowan with Chairperson Outback Communities Nantawarrina Authority Cecilia Woolford Pitching in at Working Bee The Coalition Remains After 34 years Our Best Option it was finally Federal Government Grants Benefitting Grey time to retire With an election likely in May next year we should the carpet at contemplate what the alternative to a Liberal Government the Buckleboo might look like. I have been working on Elliston’s Club. Bill Shorten is promising to introduce a raft of new taxes communication problems over the last few Rowan gave totalling more than $200bn over the next decade, the On National Flag Day Rowan explained the origins of Rowan was given a tour of Kirton Point Children’s Centre our flag and its protocols to Pirie West Primary School years and am very pleased to celebrate a hand at the worst of which target retirees’ savings and the housing recently. The centre is doing a tremendous job of early the commissioning of the new $4m working bee students. Rowan and Member for Frome Geoff Brock years’ engagement. He is pictured with Director Pam rolling up the industry. Labor expects to raise $56bn by cancelling presented new National, Aboriginal and State flags to Stanley and Sonia Regan. optic fibre link. This project has secured Kadina Young Local Sporting Champions Bailey old carpet and franking refunds. In Grey 4964 residents, mostly retirees, McNicholl, Kayleigh May, Grace Knight and Olivia the school. The 20th anniversary of Australia’s first Indigenous a large Federal grant of $1.3million, scraping glue rely on cash refunds from franked dividends. Selectively Elsworthy. Protected Area was marked near Nepabunna Ceduna Save the Children Peterborough Proclamation Day more than $2m from Telstra, the Elliston off the floor. raiding this refund, which is an overpayment of tax, by Council contributed $80k and the State on August 26. Rowan helped unveil a plaque to acknowledge the importance of the day. those who can least afford it, is completely immoral. Government $100k. Their attack on the housing industry, halving the Capital The new 4G mobile tower is delivering Wild Dog Meeting Gains Rebate and abolishing Negative Gearing for speeds up to 120mbps. Elliston had The Clare Valley Aerodrome Port Lincoln’s fabulous pelican Ardrossan Caravan Park was provided with The ageing of the Dog Fence and existing dwellings must diminish investment which in art on the showers near the previously relied on an outmoded and received $469k to seal the $75k to build two new luxury cabins under the number of dogs now south of the turn, will reduce the value of our houses while drying strip from the Building Better town jetty was supported by the the BBRF which has delivered more than overloaded radio link prone to outages. fence is causing widespread losses up investment in rental stock. It’s a high price to pay for Regions Fund. Stronger Communities Program. $40m to Grey over five years. They now enjoy excellent connectivity. across our grazing areas and they Labor’s inability to control their spending. are moving further south. Labor will abolish the Australian Building Construction Eleven communities received support from the Armistice Centenary Grants Program - Commission giving the thugs of the CFMMEU, which Alford, Burra, Bute, Craddock, Gladstone, Laura, Port Lincoln, Port Vincent, Quorn, Stansbury and Wudinna. While the Minister for Agriculture was has already clocked-up $15m in fines, free rein on our Whyalla Business Awards in Jamestown I organised a meeting Port Lincoln Young Local Sporting Champions- Ceduna Save the Children received $150k for a On October 7 1886 Petersburg was declared a with concerned farmers and Dog building sites. The Shadow Employment and Workplace Arjay Isle, Joseph Perin, Millie Hart, Tahlia Weir and supported accommodation unit- a safe place for municipality. The German, farming and train history of the town was celebrated in October. Rowan is with Fence Board members. Relations Minister, Brendan O’Connor and the Secretary Jamie Ford. young mothers and families. Rowan met with Breony of the ACTU, Sally McManus both back a return to Carbines, Joy Reid and Kerry Robinson. Petersburg Proclamation Day committee members Anita The Commonwealth has announced amount of this to start replacing the fence. Stewart and Jenny White. Support for New EP Port adds to Infrastructure Momentum money to fight weeds and pests “Pattern Bargaining” the scourge of the highly disruptive I have been working with the board and the and inflationary 70s abolished by Hawke and Keating. in drought areas and I am working State Minister since then to lodge a bid. SHOW TIME The SA grains industry has been struggling with Just 16 have been selected to progress and towards securing a significant They are determined to re-establish the Road Safety Shows are a great time to catch up with local people, these are a few of the ones Rowan has attended lately. comparatively high grain handling charges and advancing to this stage is a significant mile- Remuneration Tribunal, a tool designed to stamp out family truckies and unionise the whole industry. searching for some competitive pressures in the stone. The proposal to construct a 620 metre Make A Wish Fundraiser market. A new port will do that. modular jetty/wharf capable of loading Panamax Quorn Races Alternatively Australians may choose independents which The recent announcement that Free Eyre’s class vessels would include construction of Whyalla Business of the Year Award winner A cracker of a day for continue to severely limit the progress of government. proposal to build a new port on Spencer a ship-loader and multi-commodity conveyor Alicia Wilson from Ann’s Florist with her partner the Quorn Races this In recent times the likes of Katter, Bandt, Wilke, Gulf between Tumby Bay and Port Neill has system, silos, sheds and bunkers. Thomas. year. Congratulations to Leyonhjelm, Anning, Hanson, Palmer, Glen Lazarus and progressed to lodge a full business case to the It was not the only port proposal put forward Michelle Reynolds from Jacquie Lambie have been elected to Parliament. For Commonwealth’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) in the area however, obviously only one port Willow Springs Station those considering voting Independent I just ask; which is exciting news for all grain growers in South will be built and it must have the capacity to for winning fashions of of those would you like to have as PM and in Cabinet the field. Michelle has running the country? Australia. accommodate multiple products and users. a strong involvement in The proponents Free Eyre, have passed the first I have been urging the two parties to come tourism and is a great Running Australia is not a joke and it should not be the stage of a highly competitive process to access together and pool their resources to ensure ambassador for the prize of any single section of our society. The prospect of the $272.2m RGF. success, even to the point of shifting the project Flinders. Port Pirie... Lots of fun was had at the Make Shorten answering to the CFMMEU or single issue cross- Three hundred applications were received to the alternative site, if that produces the best a Wish Quiz Night fundraiser. Terrific effort benchers cutting deals serving their narrow electoral Rowan caught up with Jill Borlace at the Port Lincoln Rowan was very pleased to host the Federal Minister Rowan chatting with Ben Mumford at the Minlation from quizmaster Chook Harslett. nation-wide. result. Apprentice of the Year was jointly won by agenda are highly dangerous paths for Australia. While Show. It was beautiful day. for Agriculture at the Jamestown Show where a panel Show.The show was opened by Bob Edwards who was Amber Freymark and Codey Booth. Diabetes Eye Check certainly not without its faults, the Coalition has runs It was lovely to see Mayor Bruce Green involved in answered questions related to Agriculture. The event enjoying his 86th Minlaton Show. Many will know I chair the Parliamentary Whyalla on the board, rescuing our economy, delivering good the show and win first prize for his homebrew. was compared by Jordy Kitschke and President Friends of Diabetes which has had outcomes and remains by far our best option. David Cooper expressed his delight at the Minister’s Federal Ministers in Grey enormous success in recent times attendance. securing support from Health Minister Greg Hunt for the diabetic community. The latest win being the launch of the Port Augusta High Yr 12 Graduation National Keep Sight Program, a fully funded eye-testing service for diabetics. Eyes are both a very sensitive barometer of diabetes and highly susceptible to permanent damage including blindness. Diabetics need to have regular testing. Whyalla Steel Works Anniversary– Rowan with steelworks owner Sanjeev Kadina’s JDRF Gupta and Minister Christopher Pyne advocate Connor marking the one year anniversary Kadina...John Olsen, DPM McCormack, Jamestown... Federal Agriculture Port Augusta... With then Social Services Rowan in Ceduna with Minister Dan Tehan Gilfillan visited of Liberty Primary Steel. The new Whyalla Show stallholder Mid North Christian Cummins Show President Raymond Whillas and Fashions from wool packs was a feature of the Burra Mayor Thomas and Fraser Ellis with Minister David Littleproud and Rowan Minister Dan Tehan in town to address a discussing welfare issues with Dr Jen Cleary Parliament House ownership has given a boost to Whyalla. Exciting time for the Y12 graduates. Some have their final College raised money for Buy a Bale to help farmers Rowan testing the Riding Without Age trishaw, Show with some innovative designs modelled by Rowan at the Copper Coast Leisure and took part in a Q&A panel at the meeting of volunteers at the magnificent Arid CEO Centacare Catholic Country SA. in August. exams to go, but school days are almost done. in drought. Rowan with Jennie Benjamin, Brittany providing excursions for the aged. They are with project enthusiastic entrants. SAFM’s Cosi was in town to Sports Centre opening. Jamestown Show. Lands Botanic Gardens. Shepherd and Emma Metcalf. championsTiff Firth and Tania Hammond. commentate various events.

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