Member for Parkes Mark Coulton says the Coalition Government’s new campaign to highlight lesser known tourist destinations is timely, with dry times prevailing across his electorate. The UnDiscover Australia campaign was launched by Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham recently, and aims to lure more visitors to visit some of the unexpected destinations…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): Next month Australia will host the Invictus Games, and I would like to acknowledge in the Australian parliament that Marcus Wilson from Broken Hill will be competing as part of the Australian team in the Invictus Games. It might seem surprising that someone who lives in…
Details• Applications are now open to young Australian researchers, innovators and scientists through the 2019 Science and Innovation Awards • The Awards recognise big ideas that contribute to the success of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors • Chance to share in $286,000 with grants of up to $22,000 across 13 industry categories Young agricultural…
DetailsIndonesia trade deal I’m pleased that Australia and Indonesia have successfully concluded negotiations on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), deepening our economic and security cooperation with one of our major trading partners. Indonesia is one of the largest economies in the world, and building the economic ties between our nations will lead to…
DetailsThe Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today attended an Inland Rail stakeholder roundtable hosted by the Narrabri Shire Council as yet another important community consultation on the Inland Rail. The roundtable brings together federal, state and local governments, as well as industry representatives and the Australian Rail Track Corporation…
DetailsThe Australian and New South Wales Governments have given the green light for construction to commence on the Parkes to Narromine section of Inland Rail. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said Inland Rail will bring jobs and opportunities, improve connectivity and increase freight productivity for…
DetailsLachlan Valley Way road users will reap the benefits of a replacement of Island Creek Bridge on Fairholme Road, with works now complete. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton joined with Lachlan Shire Council Mayor John Medcalf to officially open the bridge today, which has been funded under round three of the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal…
DetailsHeavy vehicle routes in the Parkes electorate will soon be more efficient, more reliable and safer thanks to more than $14 million in upgrades being funded under the Coalition Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said the funding is a huge win for vital agriculture and transport industries as…
DetailsAussie grown is best Demand for Aussie grown produce both domestically and in international markets is on the rise. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resources Economics recently released its Food demand in Australia report to outline key trends. Australia’s food exports have increased by 6.5 per cent a year since 2009-10 to $39 billion…
DetailsThere is an abundance of Federal Government funding currently on offer for individuals, communities and industry groups, and Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging those in his electorate to apply now. The $20 million Volunteer Grants round is just one of many grant programs offering financial assistance, with applications closing soon. “I strongly encourage…
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