Far West towns and villages to benefit from drought grants

One million dollars-worth of drought support has been delivered across the Unincorporated Area under the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP), it has been announced today. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is pleased towns and villages right across the Far West of the state will benefit. “I am thrilled to see funding rolling…

Narrabri Shire receives biosecurity grant

Narrabri Shire Council has successfully received Federal Government funding of $127,680 to combat biosecurity and pest animal issues in the Pilliga, Gwabegar and Cuttabri districts. “This funding will allow Narrabri Shire Council to use local contractors and suppliers to better protect the Namoi River system from biosecurity threats,” Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said. “Council…