Dialysis service planning underway

January 12, 2012

Residents of the Barossa region receiving renal dialysis will hopefully not have to travel so far to receive treatment in the future. Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning recently received a response from the Minister for Health following his request in November for dialysis services to be made available locally in the Barossa Valley. Mr Venn... ... Read more »

Venning launches new interactive website

January 9, 2012

Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning is making it easier for constituents to contact him and voice their opinions with the recent launch of his new interactive website.  Mr Venning’s new website allows visitors to the site to have their say on various topical issues such as euthanasia, speed limits and gay marriage. The newly designe... ... Read more »

Christmas/New Year Greeting

December 12, 2011

With Christmas fast approaching I hope you make time to take a well earned break and to celebrate with your families, friends, neighbours and wider community. I think it is timely to think of those who may not be able to; especially we remember our soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. As any year draws to a close, I always believe it is a ... ... Read more »

Venning: Tell me something I don't know

December 8, 2011

Many of the recommendations included in the recently released Barossa Product Gap Audit Report are "not new" says Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning. The report, a joint project of the Tourism Ministers' Council, South Australian Tourism Commission and Tourism Barossa, examines gaps in the tourism offerings of the Barossa region. "I welcome the ... ... Read more »

Anti-venom available in Schubert

November 28, 2011

Tanunda and Angaston hospitals both have stocks of snake anti-venom available. Following recent media reports that the Gawler Health Service does not stock snake anti venom, Mr Venning contacted the Director of Health for the Barossa and surrounding areas, Deb Martin, who confirmed both hospitals have anti venom supplies on hand. "I want to reass... ... Read more »

Look up and Live

November 21, 2011

The 2011-10 harvest is in full swing and Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning is warning farmers to continue to be vigilant and watch out for low power lines. Mr Venning, a grain grower himself said harvesters and augers are getting taller and larger, posing a risk and satellite steering has often meant less attention to obstacles. "If you have b... ... Read more »

Barossa Hospital finally on Government's radar

November 18, 2011

A new heath facility for the Barossa appears to be finally gaining some attention from the Government. Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning was pleased to receive correspondence recently from the Minister for Health, John Hill stating "The proposal for a new health service is one of the priorities for the Government." "I was blown away" said Mr V... ... Read more »

Venning: Speed limit reductions a cop out

November 10, 2011

Speed limit reductions are being rolled out on many regional South Australian roads to compensate for years of neglect from the State Government. Road Safety Minister Rankine announced this week that 45 rural roads sections within 100 kilometres of Adelaide and on the Yorke Peninsula would have their speed limits reduced from 110km/hr to 100km/hr.... ... Read more »