NSW Orana region to benefit from DAMA

Employers in the Orana region in central west and western New South Wales have been given a boost, with a new migration agreement between the Federal Government and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana to attract skilled workers to the region. Orana joins the Northern Territory, South Australia, Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Victoria’s Great South Coast, to enter…

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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…

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Strong and secure future – 2019-20 Budget

The 2019-20 Federal Budget will create a stronger and more secure Parkes electorate by funding important local investments and boosting essential services. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Budget is testament to the Liberal National Government’s commitment to economic growth. “After more than a decade of deficits, this Budget forecasts a surplus of $7.1…

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Mark Coulton secures $4.5 million for Collarenebri and Warren

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has today secured nearly $4.5 million in funding for community projects in Collarenebri and Warren, under the Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program. Mr Coulton announced that $3,521,588 has been committed to Warren Shire Council, with a further $964,000 for Walgett Shire Council, to deliver projects that provide lasting economic…

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‘ROSI’ future ahead for Newell Highway

The Newell Highway stretching from Dubbo to Boggabilla is part of a corridor that will benefit from a $510 million investment under the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said part of the investment will address pinch points and impediments to efficient freight movements along…

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