Regional Development Australia (RDA) Far West has employed a Drought Support Officer to oversee drought funding for the Unincorporated Area. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that the Federal Government has funded $72,973 for the position under the Drought Communities Programme (DCP). “I am so pleased that with this funding, RDA Far…
DetailsBourke’s Youth Off The Streets will share in a $2 million Federal Government grant to support at-risk youth through early intervention services, life skills training and one-on-one care. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced the funding today, which has been committed under Round 3 of the Coalition’s $30 million Safer Communities Fund. “I’d like to…
DetailsDubbo’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…
DetailsWestern 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…
DetailsBroken 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…
DetailsResidents 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…
DetailsDrought 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…
DetailsResidents 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…
DetailsResidents 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…
DetailsResidents 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…
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