A new clubhouse opened its doors in Baradine today, replacing the existing 72-year-old timber building and breathing new life into the region’s golf community. Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, who attended today’s official opening, said the project provided a welcome boost to the local economy…
The Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) will boast improved animal welfare with today’s unveiling of new shade sails, funded with a $195,000 contribution from the Coalition Government’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government Mark Coulton was on hand for the opening and said he…
Local residents and visitors to the Brewarrina Shire will be able to enjoy a family-friendly hot spring mineral bath experience, with today’s official opening of the Goodooga Great Artesian Mineral Baths. Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government Mark Coulton was on hand for the opening and said he is…
Work is now underway on a major upgrade of Grain Valley Road in the Gunnedah Shire, with Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government Mark Coulton and Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey on hand to turn the first sod today. Mr Coulton said the project would seal around 17 kilometres…
Schools doing it tough supporting drought-impacted students now have access to Morrison McCormack Government support, thanks to the most recent drought package. Announced as part of the Government’s $2 billion ‘Step Up in Drought Budget Support’ package, the Coalition Government has committed $15 million to help schools and childcare centres supporting drought-impacted families. Regional Services…
The latest $200 million round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) will be wholly and solely dedicated to helping communities hardest hit by the drought. With applications for Round 4 open today, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is urging communities to take advantage of the fund and get local infrastructure and community-building projects…
Another round of drought support will help invigorate communities in the Parkes electorate as drought conditions continue, according to Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton has welcomed the package announced today, which will deliver an extra $709 million in direct support. “Today’s announcement clearly shows that this Government understands it isn’t just farmers doing…
On 11 November 2019, Australia will commemorate the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging those in his electorate to participate in a local commemorative service and observe a minute’s silence at 11am. “Remembrance Day is a time to remember the…
With applications now open for round five of the Safer Communities Fund, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is urging local organisations to apply. The Safer Communities Fund provides funding to address crime and anti-social behaviour through crime prevention and security initiatives such as CCTV and lighting. Mr Coulton said his electorate has a strong…
Funding is on offer which will help local businesses build their workforce capabilities to transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said a total funding pool of $8.8 million is available in the latest round of Transition Assistance Funding through the Coalition Government. “I strongly encourage disability and…