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GP incentives ‘not enough’, Pasin says

MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin has warned of a “GP drought” in the electorate following changes to how the workforce is distributed. However, Federal Minister for Health Mark Butler has defended the system, adding that “regional incentive...

Vanessa Rose

27 Oct 2022

News

Deposit reduced for first home buyers in regions

REGIONAL first home buyers could purchase a house with a smaller deposit, as changes to an existing government scheme take effect this month. The Federal Government’s Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee (RFHBG) scheme supports eligible applicants...

Vanessa Rose

24 Oct 2022

News

Plan to increase rental vacancies

THE Regional Australia Institute (RAI) is seeking to rebalance the nation, with targets to improve liveability outside the major capitals over the next 10 years. Addressing housing challenges is a key part of the RAI’s Regionalisation Ambition...

Vanessa Rose

24 Oct 2022

Community

Aged care facilities merge for ‘bright’ future

THE merger of two local aged care facilities this month is expected to improve their sustainability and increase job opportunities. Balaklava Mill Court Homes and Hamley Bridge Aged Care officially merged on October 1 to become Walara Inc., with...

Vanessa Rose

23 Oct 2022

News

Boost for multicultural future female leaders

“The multicultural women’s leadership course is specifically designed for women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds who are active participants in their communities, and who aspire to be future leaders in their...

Vanessa Rose

22 Oct 2022

News

Pasin calls for action on road safety

THE Federal Government has hit back at local concerns that it doesn’t see road safety as a priority, saying an action plan will be presented to states and territories for approval in December. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said that at the first...

Vanessa Rose

21 Oct 2022