Bob Baldwin tours the northern NSW Murray-Darling Basin

Communities in the northern NSW Murray-Darling Basin will have their chance to share their experiences of Government water initiatives when Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment Bob Baldwin tours towns in the region this week. Mr Baldwin said he’s looking forward to the opportunity to listen to and speak with locals, and inspect…

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Blende Street footpath upgrades to benefit residents, businesses

Photo Caption: Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Local Government Mark Coulton with Broken Hill City Council Mayor Darriea Turley AM. Photo courtesy Barrier Daily Truth (BDT). Broken Hill residents and businesses will reap the rewards of a $310,000 investment by the Federal Coalition Government to revamp footpaths along Blende Street. Federal Member for Parkes…

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Big win for Western NSW owner-drivers

The Coalition Government’s bill to abolish the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) passed both houses of Parliament last night marking a big win for owner-drivers across Western New South Wales (NSW). Speaking on the bill in Parliament yesterday, Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton expressed his support for the abolition of the RSRT following its…

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Big thanks to Bernie for the Bus Shed

Fairview Retirement Village has today thanked the many people involved in securing their new bus shed at an official opening in Moree, including Bernie Keitlinghaus who drove this project’s success.   Chief Executive Officer of Fairview Retirement Village, Brett Arthur is very grateful that his organisation now has a secure location for their aged care…

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Better safety and security for remote health workers in Electorate of Parkes

Nurses and other health professionals in the Electorate of Parkes will benefit from the Federal Coalition Government’s investment in training and support for health professionals working in the bush, with more than $250,000 being provided to develop training to improve personal safety and security.   The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said the announcement of the…

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