The Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments are working to build a safer and stronger regional and rural NSW road network, with work starting next week to seal and widen an 18-kilometre section of Silverton Road in the Far West of the state. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael…
DetailsThe Abbott Government has concluded negotiations for an historic free trade agreement with China our largest trading partner which will deliver significant benefits for regional Australia, Federal Member for Parkes, Mr Coulton, said today. In a little over 12 months in office the Abbott Government has now concluded three landmark free trade agreements…
DetailsNew South Wales’ north west made history today as the departure point for what is believed to be the largest, continuously-tipped export grain train in Australian history. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the historic 1,250 metre train departing Narrabri demonstrated the massive opportunity for grain producers…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton encourages prospective holidaymakers to jump in the car for their next getaway and explore the many unique tourist attractions on offer right here in the Parkes electorate. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging prospective holidaymakers to look no further than their own backyard for their…
DetailsGwydir Shire Council will receive Commonwealth Government funding to assist with upgrading the hot water system at the Warialda Sporting Complex. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton was in Warialda last week and presented Gwydir Shire Council with a cheque in the amount of $5,170 representing half of the estimated cost for this upgrade project.…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government and Assistant Trade and Investment Minister) (14:47): I would like to thank the member for Flynn for his question. I know how important regional connectivity is to him and his electorate. This government is committed to supporting Australians through adversity. The member would well know…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (third from left) and Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt (third from right) with members of the Wee Waa Community Complex Incorporated, Bruce Gray, treasurer Kerry Watts, Anne Weekes and chair Andrew Greste, at the housing site. A community project to establish housing for medical professionals…
DetailsThe Australian Government has tasked its reshaped advisory council on drugs and alcohol to examine as a priority the issues facing Australia from methamphetamine use, and in particular the rising use of the drug ice. “Tackling the growing ice problem is a major priority for the Government and I will be asking our advisory council…
DetailsThe Department of Industry, Innovation and Science will kick off a series of briefings on the National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA) in Dubbo on Monday 14 December 2015. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said that the briefing will prove beneficial for a range of local stakeholders. “The briefing will provide local…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes and Regional Communications Minister Mark Coulton (right) met with Bourke Shire Council Mayor Barry Hollman to announce that Field Solutions Group has been successful in receiving funding to deploy a fixed wireless network in the shire. People living and working in the Bourke shire can now look forward to…
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