I’m Rebekha Sharkie, your independent voice for Mayo.

I’ve lived here for decades – it’s where I raised my children and where my husband runs a small construction business. When I speak in Canberra, I speak as your neighbour.

I work every day to make sure Mayo’s voice is heard on the issues that matter most to our community.

South Australia’s harmful algal bloom

This ongoing environmental crisis is hurting SA. Since being first identified in March, the bloom has continued through the winter and as temperatures heat up, I am concerned about the ongoing effects.

We’ve seen a devastating impact on marine life. The health of some residents has been adversely affected. Local businesses are feeling the financial consequences. Many coastal communities are doing it tough.

I welcome the more than $100 million in financial support from the State and Federal Governments for the environment, science, industry, business and local communities.

I want to remind everyone, that there are many areas of our coast that remain unaffected.  As the bloom continues, I encourage people to head to our coastal towns and support them as much as possible.

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Today marks the 75th

Today marks the 75th anniversary of National Service (1951-1972). More than 280,000 young men were called up for National Service during that time. In 2023, I helped unveil a dedicated monument honouring all those men at the Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Garden . We thank them all for their service.
📸 Macclesfield RSL Sub-Branch VP Neil Wright
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A show of mateship and support today in McLaren Vale, with “Take your Tractor to the Pub” – a locally organised event bringing together grape growers and others in the wine industry who’re facing challenging times. This sector plays such an important economic role in Mayo and the rest of the state. Buy local and support our wine industry and its people. McLaren Vale Wine Region ... See MoreSee Less

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Our CFS has worked so hard over the past week fighting the Deep Creek bushfire. The 1,000 aerial operations have been led by Aerotech, a SA company that’s a world leader in bushfire rapid response.
But Aerotech and other companies like it, are waiting on the Federal Government to approve regulations (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 43) to simplify maintenance requirements.
These regulations were put together by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and are supported by industry, but they’ve been sitting on the Federal Transport Minister’s desk since October 2024.
Let’s cut the red tape so Aerotech can get on with the job.
📸With Aerotech CEO Chris Boyd At Claremont Aerial Firefighting Base (Adelaide Hills)
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