Federal member for Barker and assistant shadow minister for Fisheries and Forestry Tony Pasin and one of his staff members were injured in a boating incident while undertaking official duties in Tasmania.

The long-running campaign to establish radiotherapy services in the Limestone Coast has gained fresh momentum, with renewed consideration being given to delivering cancer treatment closer to home for regional patients.

The Naracoorte Lucindale Council is trialling a Hard Waste Voucher system for 2026-27.

The Regional Tourism Organisation for the Limestone Coast will move from the Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) to Regional Development Australia – Limestone Coast (RDALC), marking a new chapter for tourism leadership and collaboration across the region.

Federal member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the Albanese government’s failure to meet its deadline for the proposed national firearm buyback scheme, describing it as a victory for common sense and the thousands of law-abiding firearm owners across Barker who stood up against the proposal.

Nutrien is partnering with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to provide eligible not-for-profit groups (NFPs) access to a share of its $250,000 Community Grants Program.