Funding takes flight for Wilcannia Airstrip Upgrade

The Wilcannia community will benefit from better air services thanks to funding through the Australian Government’s latest round of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the upgrade of the Wilcannia Airstrip will help the remote community maintain access to essential goods and services. “Air services are vital to rural…

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Ultrafast internet set for parts of Dubbo

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes and Regional Communications Minister Mark Coulton welcomed the $4.5 billion network investment plan by NBN Co, which will benefit residents in parts of east and west Dubbo, as well as southern premises off Wheelers Lane. Residents in parts of east, west and south Dubbo are set to be among…

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Increased water security in the pipeline for Cobar

Long-term water security could be in the pipeline for the Cobar region, with the Australian Government providing $1 million for the development of a business case for the proposed upgrade of the Nyngan to Cobar Pipeline. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed the study into the proposed pipeline upgrade, which he said had the…

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$9 million boost for Parkes electorate councils

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton pictured with Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor Ambrose Doolan. Warrumbungle Shire Council is just one of the councils across the Parkes electorate benefitting from funding under Phase Two of the successful Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Shovels…

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Parkes electorate ideas backed to enhance Inland Rail

Seven project proposals from the Parkes electorate will be receiving expert technical support thanks to the second round of the Australian Government’s Interface Improvement Program (II Program). Project proposals which will move forward under the II Program include: Gilgandra Shire Council to investigate an intermodal terminal or freight precinct in Curban. Lachlan Shire Council to…

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Far West NSW reaps rewards of drought funding

The Unincorporated Area of Far West NSW is again reaping the benefits of the Commonwealth Government’s Drought Communities Program (DCP), with most projects funded under the second round now complete. The Federal Government provided $1 million in funding to the Unincorporated Area of Far West NSW under the DCP – Extension for projects in Tibooburra,…

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Legacy of commemoration continues this Anzac Day

FOR what they have done this we will do — the simple reason all Australians must ensure the legacy of commemoration continues this Anzac Day. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said Parkes residents will be looking forward to commemorating Anzac Day 2021 in a respectful and meaningful way. “The Parkes electorate has a proud…

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Inland Rail major works underway in North West NSW

Photo caption: Narrabri Mayor Ron Campbell, ARTC Inland Rail Director of Planning, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Rebecca Pickering, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, Moree Deputy Mayor Greg Smith, Moree Plains Shire Council Regional Activation Manager Mark Connolly, Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey, Trans4m Rail Project Director John Holmes and Gwydir Mayor John Coulton celebrate the…

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