Eleven rural communities in the Parkes electorate have access to a $15 million economic development fund for Murray-Darling Basin community projects, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced. Mr Coulton said a second round of the Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program is open to the towns of Bourke, Brewarrina, Menindee, Moree, Mungindi, Narromine, Pooncarie,…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government and Assistant Trade and Investment Minister) (14:48): I’d like to thank the member for Dawson for his question and recognise his knowledge of and passion for the exporters in his electorate, particularly in the beef and sugar industries. All members on this side of the…
DetailsLocal projects in the Parkes electorate will soon be underway to remember our military heroes, Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced. “As part of the Coalition Government’s Saluting Their Service grants program, we are promoting appreciation and understanding of the sacrifice of our service men and women,” Mr Coulton said. “It’s vitally important that…
DetailsTrade creating a stronger economy I was pleased to address the important topic of trade during Question Time in Parliament last week. Our ag and mineral exports make an important contribution to Australia’s economic prosperity, and to the vitality of our regional and rural communities. Trade creates more jobs and increases our capacity to pay…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has today congratulated 20 young athletes from his electorate who have successfully received financial assistance to fulfil their sporting dreams. The Coalition Government’s Local Sporting Champions grants program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in sporting championships. Mr Coulton said the young sportspeople have…
DetailsMore drought funds for local councils All 18 local councils in my electorate, and the Unincorporated Far West, can now apply for up to $1 million each under the Drought Communities Programme (DCP) to help stimulate local jobs and business. This is on top of the $1 million per council which was delivered for local…
DetailsA local Coonabarabran student is one of more than 60 young women nationwide to participate in an academic workshop in Canberra this week, supported by the Federal Coalition Government. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is pleased Heaven-Leigh McAway-Davis of Coonabarabran High School will benefit from the opportunity. “Congratulations to Heaven-Leigh, who is participating…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services Mark Coulton has today announced St Pius X Catholic Primary School in Dubbo will benefit from new classrooms and pupil facilities, thanks to a Coalition Government grant. Mr Coulton shared the news during a visit to the school today, and said the Government would provide $1,072,077…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services Mark Coulton has today announced Carinya Christian School in Gunnedah will benefit from new classrooms and pupil facilities, thanks to a Coalition Government grant. Mr Coulton said the Government would provide $900,000 towards the school’s infrastructure project through the Capital Grants Program. “I’m thrilled that Carinya…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services Mark Coulton has today announced St Brigid’s Primary School in Coonamble will benefit from new learning areas and pupil facilities, thanks to a Coalition Government grant. Mr Coulton said the Government would provide $1,494,242 towards the school’s infrastructure project through the Capital Grants Program. “I’m thrilled…
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