Tag: Barker

Press pack takes down 
politicians in Canberra

Aformer Barber Shield cricketer vied for man-of-the-match honours in a unique cricket match on Sunday.
Member for Barker Tony Pasin led a team of fellow...

Politicians visit Robe

Robe has probably never before hosted a 120-strong public meeting which was addressed by four serving and aspiring Federal politicians.
Local Federal Member for Barker...

Millicent creative talent shared with electorate

AMillicent youngster’s artwork is gracing the cover of a local federal politician’s Christmas card. Member for Barker Tony Pasin announced the successful entries for his...

Generational change embraced

Amajor milestone in Community Kids Mount Gambier’s reconciliation journey has been realised. As part of Community Kids Mount Gambier’s commitment to reconciliation Member for Barker...

Barker pre-selection contest attracts national media identity

High profile political identity Peta Credlin is expected to address local Liberal Party members at the Barker pre-selection contest at Murray Bridge on Saturday. Hundreds...

Treatment petition delivered

The petition for a radiation treatment centre to be established in the Limestone Coast was tabled in the South Australian House of Assembly on...

Candidates on tour

Incumbent member Tony Pasin and challenger Katherine McBride are moving around the extensive Barker electorate ahead of the Liberal Party electoral college at Murray...

Libs come together to cast votes

The Liberal Party’s Barker Electoral College will be held at the Murray Bridge racecourse at 12.30pm on May 13 and will be chaired by...

Party challenge

Challenger Katherine McBride and sitting MP Tony Pasin will learn their fate on May 13 when the Liberal Party’s Barker Electoral College convenes at...

Libs’ incumbent faces internal party challenge

It appears the contest for Liberal Party pre-selection for the Federal seat of Barker has only attracted two nominations in sitting MP Tony Pasin...

Offshore turbine turmoil

Community concern is growing over a proposed offshore wind turbine project near Port MacDonnell, with more than 100 people attending a public forum this...

‘Barker from Barker’ enjoys win

The tone of proceedings in the House of Representatives was lightened considerably last week when Member for Barker Tony Pasin spoke about a recent...

Order medal honour

Former Liberal member for Barker James Porter was honoured today with the Medal of the Order of Australia in the annual Australia Day honours...

Skills Summit ‘fails to alleviate’ industry concern

Last week’s national Jobs and Skills Summit has done nothing to alleviate concerns for the agricultural industry in Barker, according to Member for Barker...

Barker Libs elect new leader to help steer branch

Barossa resident Sophie Wilksch has been elected president at the Liberal Party’s Barker AGM, succeeding well-known Riverland local Stuart Andrew, who steps down from...