Around one million families are set to receive free child care during the coronavirus pandemic under a new plan from the Coalition Government. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the plan will help deliver financial relief for parents in his electorate. “Today’s announcement will help ensure the early childhood education and care sector in…
The Coalition Government’s new JobKeeper wage subsidy will deliver essential assistance for workers in the Parkes electorate at a time when it is needed most, according to Federal Member Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton said the subsidy directly addresses concerns he has heard from small business owners and operators, as well as local employees in his…
The Morrison McCormack Government welcomes new initiatives from NBN Co that will provide more broadband data for Sky Muster satellite customers living in rural and remote Australia. The initiatives announced today include permanent enhancements to NBN Co’s Sky Muster Plus offering, and a temporary increase to data allowances for standard Sky Muster plans to support…
The Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, who has long championed the Inland Rail project, has welcomed a new report which shows the wide-ranging regional benefits that the rail track will provide. Mr Coulton said the in-depth study by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) shows the boost to Gross Regional Product over the next 50…
Communities in the Parkes electorate could soon benefit from funding to build better bridges and safer freight roads. Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Local Government Mark Coulton said applications are now open for Round 5 of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle…
The Coalition Government has today announced a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses in business and support households and the Australian economy. Federal Member Mark Coulton said his electorate of Parkes will see a range of benefits resulting from the package, which will give the local economy the boost it…
The Coonabarabran community will benefit from $70,000 in funding from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said $42,500 has been awarded to the Coonabarabran High School P & C Association, with a further $27,500 to 2357 Partnerships for the Star Wars-themed Dark…
Menindee and Grawin will benefit from more than $56,000 in funding from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said $43,800 has been awarded to the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Menindee branch, with a further $13,055 to the Grawin Glengarry Sheepyard Opal Field…
The Lake Cargelligo Early Learning Centre will install solar panels and a battery, and upgrade lighting at their premises, with a $30,847 grant from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR). Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the grant has been committed under the FRRR’s Tackling Tough Times Together initiative, which is supported…
A former Narrabri resident has been awarded a prestigious 2020 Fulbright Scholarship, presented at a gala dinner in Parliament House today. Guy Coleman, a weed control scientist, was congratulated by Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, who said the award was a credit to Mr Coleman’s contribution to local agricultural research. “I was thrilled to…