Dubbo’s PCYC will share in a $1,987,634 Federal Government grant to help at-risk youth secure employment and gain real-life skills. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced the funding today, which has been committed to PCYC NSW under Round 3 of the Coalition’s $30 million Safer Communities Fund. “I’d like to commend PCYC NSW on successfully…
Western Division Councils Conference It was great to be in Bourke on Monday 25 February for the Western Division of Councils Annual Conference, which was themed “The bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity”. The Parkes electorate incorporates many Western Division councils. The conference was a worthwhile forum for sharing ideas and support, and focusing…
Broken Hill City Council’s $772,915 project proposal to upgrade part of Brown Street has received the tick of approval under the Coalition’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that Broken Hill City Council’s local project has been funded. “I am so pleased to give the go-ahead for…
Residents of the Gunnedah Shire Council area will soon see funds flow for drought support, with $650,734 worth of projects now approved under the Coalition’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that Council has now had five of their proposed local projects approved. “I am so pleased to…
Drought funds continue to flow in the Narrabri Shire Council area, with a further $66,368 worth of projects now approved under the Coalition Government’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the new funding will provide far-reaching benefits for residents of the Narrabri Shire Council area. “With an additional DCP grant of…
Residents of the Warrumbungle Shire Council area will soon see funds flow for drought support, with $885,000 worth of projects now approved under the Coalition’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that Council has now had five of their proposed local projects approved. “I am so pleased to…
Residents of the Moree Plains Shire Council area will soon see funds flow for drought support, with $1 million worth of projects now approved under the Coalition’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that Council has had their proposed local projects approved. “I am so pleased to give…
Residents of the Warren Shire Council area will soon see funds flow for drought support, with $900,000 worth of projects now approved under the Coalition’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that Council has now had four of their proposed local projects approved. “I am so pleased to…
Residents of the Lachlan Shire Council area will soon see funds flow for drought support, with $580,000 worth of projects now approved under the Coalition’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that Council has had two of their proposed local projects approved. “I am so pleased to give…
Update from Parliament Last week concludes another Parliamentary sitting fortnight, and in the coming weeks I will be on the road, followed by a return to the nation’s capital for budget week in early April. Last week we saw the introduction of a South Australian Senator’s ridiculous Bill which attempts to ban the Australian export…