Funding for the Gunnedah Shire Council area under the Drought Communities Programme (DCP) has now reached $944,651 with additional projects receiving the tick of approval. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the funding will provide far-reaching benefits for residents of the Gunnedah Shire Council area. “I am pleased Gunnedah Shire Council has the tick of…
Drought support for the Narrabri Shire Council area under the Drought Communities Programme (DCP) has hit the million-dollar mark, with more local projects receiving the tick of approval. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced the funding from Narrabri today, and said it will provide far-reaching benefits for communities across the shire. “I am pleased Narrabri…
The Newell Highway stretching from Dubbo to Boggabilla is part of a corridor that will benefit from a $510 million investment under the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said part of the investment will address pinch points and impediments to efficient freight movements along…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is boosting mental health support in nine drought-affected communities, with Deputy Leader of the Nationals and Minister for Regional Services (Health and Communications) Senator Bridget McKenzie and Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton announcing a Trusted Advocates Network Trial will roll out in Coonabarabran. “I’m delighted to be in regional New…