A forum to benefit western region businesses will be held in Condobolin, thanks to a $44,737 grant under Round 3 of the Coalition Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund. The Western Area Business Forum is a project partnership between Growing Lachlan, Lower Lachlan Community Services, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Central West and Lachlan Shire…
DetailsBusinesses and communities across the electorate of Parkes stand to benefit from a more innovative Australia. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Australian Government’s new Innovation and Science Agenda includes a range of initiatives that will improve the well-being and quality of life in Australia’s regional and rural areas. “The agenda…
DetailsPhoto Caption (L-R): David Chadwick, Coonamble Shire Council Mayor Al Karanough, Angus Chadwick, Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Andrew Fisher at the Coonamble Aerodrome, which will receive a new lease on life with $218,988 in Federal Government funding. The Coonamble Aerodrome will receive a new lease on life with $218,988 in Federal Government funding…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has described this week’s White Ribbon Day as another important event that raises awareness of the blight of domestic violence throughout our communities. With towns across his electorate ranking as some of the worst in NSW for reported cases of domestic violence, Mr Coulton is taking the opportunity…
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 proposed 32.5 per cent tax rate that was to apply to working holiday visa holders from July 1 will be slashed to 19 per cent following strong representations by The Nationals in Government. Federal Member for the electorate of Parkes Mark Coulton said the change recognised the importance of keeping regional economies strong. “Agriculture…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with Warren Museum and Gallery Association Chairman Dr John Burke (left) and members. A $3.5 million grant under the Coalition Government’s Building Better Regions Fund will enable this historic building to be fitted out as a museum, art gallery and artist-in-residence space. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton…
DetailsConstruction work has begun on the New Dubbo Bridge after years of planning and investment by the former Coalition Government in conjunction with the New South Wales Government. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said that he was pleased to see the construction of the bridge had begun thanks to $176.2 million in Federal funding…
DetailsSeveral intersection upgrades and three new overtaking lanes make up the first major work starting on the largest ever pavement upgrade of the Newell Highway. The work marks the start of the $261 million joint investment from the Australian and NSW governments to widen and strengthen 27.3 kilometres of road along four priority sections between Narrabri and Moree.…
DetailsThe construction of two new rail bridges at Tomingley West and Narwonah, in the Parkes Electorate, that will meet the load specifications required to support Inland Rail have been welcomed by the Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton said the two new railway bridges were of national significance and work by the Australian…
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