On 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…
DetailsParkes electorate residents in financial crisis will have access to new emergency support as a result of funding from the Coalition Government. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the funding will support community organisations that service his electorate including the Salvation Army, Anglican Community Services, St Vincent De Paul, Centacare New England North West and…
DetailsBroken Hill is set to be an even smarter city with a Federal Government grant of $342,236, announced today by Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. “I am very pleased to share the news that Broken Hill will stand to benefit from a range of impressive technologies, made possible through the Smart Cities and Suburbs Program,”…
DetailsGreater access for regional students Those in regional and remote communities will have greater access to higher education, as a result of the Coalition Government’s recent announcement of an additional $134.8 million. Every Australian should have access to our world-leading higher education system. Our Government’s investment will give students in my electorate greater choice and…
DetailsRoad users will reap the benefits of a replacement of Allison Bridge on the Black Stump Way near Coolah, with works now complete. Member for the Parkes electorate Mark Coulton joined with Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor Denis Todd to officially open the bridge today. “I am pleased that with funding from the Federal Government’s Bridges…
DetailsDubbo Mudrunners and Parkrunners are set to enjoy the convenience of a new bubbler at Sandy Beach through a $3,208 grant from the Federal Government, announced by Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton met with committee members from Titan Macquarie Mud Run yesterday to congratulate them on their successful application, which has been funded…
DetailsCommonwealth and NSW Governments put $30 million to Wilcannia Weir upgrade Work to begin on business case to identify best location for new weir Part of commitment to improve outcomes for Basin Aboriginal communities Member for Parkes Mark Coulton believes a commitment of $30 million to upgrade Wilcannia Weir will bolster the local community and…
DetailsThe Country Universities Centre Far West Regional Study Hub in Broken Hill will be expanded following the announcement today of $870,000 in extra funding. The Federal Member for Parkes the Hon Mark Coulton said the funding is a major win for local students and the local Broken Hill community. Mr Coulton said the funding will…
DetailsStudents in the Moree and Narrabri regions will be the winners following the announcement of funding to establish a regional Country Universities Centre North West study hub. The Federal Member for Parkes the Hon Mark Coulton said $830,000 has been allocated to establish a community owned regional study hub. The funding is part of an…
DetailsVisa program changes to benefit farmers The Coalition Government has made changes to two visa programs that will help resolve agricultural labour shortages in the Parkes electorate, assisting farmers to continue to do what they do best. Adjustments to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) subclass 417 and 462 visa program have been designed to target…
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