IT has been a great week for funding announcements in the Electorate of Parkes. $1.5m to address family violence in Bourke In Bourke up to $1.5 million is being allocated for a tailored project to address family violence experienced by Indigenous women and children. The funding forms part of the $25 million Indigenous-focused package under…
The quality of artwork and output capabilities of a talented Ballimore-based Aboriginal sculptor will be enhanced through a $202,620 Indigenous Entrepreneurs Package grant according to the Federal Member for the electorate of Parkes, Mark Coulton. The grant is part of the Nationals/Liberal Government’s $115 million Indigenous Entrepreneurs Package election commitment. Mr Coulton said this investment…
The Nyngan community has received a healthy boost with the completion of the Nyngan Medical Centre. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash said she was delighted to see the project reach completion, with the Medical Centre set to improve health outcomes in the region. “During my time as Minister for Rural Health I have seen…
A multi-million dollar upgrade of one of the largest cattle selling complexes in the country was today opened by the Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton. The $6.6 million upgrade of the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets will contribute to the growth of the region’s cattle industry, underpinning the state’s agricultural sector. Mr Coulton said Dubbo’s…
The Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has announced up to $1.5 million for a tailored project to address family violence experienced by Indigenous women and children in Bourke. Mr Coulton and the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said the funding formed part of the $25 million Indigenous-focused package under the Third Action…
Construction of a $61m small stock abattoir in North West NSW is well underway thanks to a co-operative approach from the Federal Government, Bourke Council and a group of developers keen to boost the region’s economy. The Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton this week visited the site of the Capra Developments project on the…
Calls for submissions to regional education review Members of the Electorate of Parkes community are invited to have their say in a landmark review into regional, rural and remote education initiated by the Nationals/Liberal Government. This marks an important milestone of the independent review with the release of a discussion paper and launch of an…
The Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has called on members of the Electorate of Parkes community to have their say in a landmark review into regional, rural and remote education initiated by the Nationals/Liberal Government. “This marks an important milestone of the independent review with the release of a discussion paper and launch of…
The Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has called on members of the Electorate of Parkes community to have their say in a landmark review into regional, rural and remote education initiated by the Nationals/Liberal Government. “This marks an important milestone of the independent review with the release of a discussion paper and launch of…
Grants boosting general practice in Cobar and Broken Hill Patients in Broken Hill and Cobar will soon feel the benefits of improved facilities with almost $250,000 of Federal Government grants going to the Broken Hill Occupational Health and Therapy Rehab Solutions and Cobar Primary Health Care practices. The practices are amongst 67 that were offered…