The Australian Government has completed an agreement which brings all jurisdictions together to implement the historic Murray-Darling Basin Plan for water reform. The Premiers of NSW and Queensland have now signed the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) on Implementing Water Reform in the Murray-Darling Basin and an amended National Partnership Agreement (NPA). A commitment to cap water…
DetailsI am proud of all the programs and changes I was able to deliver during my time as Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government. It has been a privilege to work with rural health professionals across the sector to improve healthcare in regional, rural and remote Australia and keep people in the…
DetailsCommunities in the Parkes electorate that have lost their bank are this week in the spotlight as part of a recently established Senate inquiry into regional bank closures. Chair of the Committee Senator Matthew Canavan was joined in Moree by Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton as part of a national tour he is conducting…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has today announced that the Western New South Wales (NSW) Community Legal Centre in Dubbo will receive a grant of $1.11 million over three years to provide legal assistance and other support services to women who are experiencing domestic violence. Dubbo and the surrounding regions will benefit from this…
DetailsA grant of $10,125 through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme will ensure the Broken Hill Resource and Toy Library will now be able to install updated air-conditioning and solar panels. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Member for Casey, the Hon Tony Smith visited…
DetailsPhoto: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with CEO of Southern Cross Care Mr Bernard Nankivell After months of uncertainty, Broken Hill’s sole aged care provider is set to receive $4.4 million in Federal funding under the Market Adjustment Program. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has been working to advocate for Southern Cross Care…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Coonabarabran Tennis Club Vice President and co-organiser of the Tuesday night ladies competition Yvonne Rice, co-organiser of the ladies competition Maureen Sullivan, outgoing President Kevin Tighe and Treasurer Kathryn Christoff in front of the solar on the clubhouse. Coonabarabran Tennis Club will be able to save…
DetailsThe Lake Cargelligo Early Learning Centre will install solar panels and a battery, and upgrade lighting at their premises, with a $30,847 grant from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR). Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the grant has been committed under the FRRR’s Tackling Tough Times Together initiative, which is supported…
DetailsResidents of the rural township of Curlewis are now closer to a guaranteed water supply, with today marking the official sod turn of the $5.2 million Curlewis Pipeline Project. Federal Member for Parkes was joined by Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Council, Jamie Chaffey, Gunnedah Shire Council staff and representatives from TCM Civil Pty Ltd at…
DetailsOn National Agriculture Day (21 November), landholders and community groups in the Parkes electorate are being urged to throw their hat in the ring for Smart Farms Small Grants, with a second round of funding open now. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said eligible organisations should apply for the grants, which will fund improvements to…
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