The Federal and New South Wales Governments have signed a landmark Bilateral Agreement, which makes way for the commencement of works on the multi-billion dollar Inland Rail project in NSW. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Michael McCormack and NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro signed the Intergovernmental Agreement in Parkes. NSW is the…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Liam Morrisey and Laura Mattiske, two of the first-year students currently studying their full medical degree in Dubbo at the Sydney University School of Rural Health, funded under the Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network. A re-elected Coalition Government is investing more than $1 billion to boost…
Details<p>The Government’s investment in renewable energy innovation today culminated in the official opening of the nation’s two largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Nyngan and Broken Hill.</p> <div> </div> <div>“The 102 MW Nyngan and 53 MW Broken Hill solar plants have more than doubled Australia’s large-scale solar capacity and can generate enough electricity to power 50,000…
DetailsLocal councils and community organisations in the Parkes electorate are encouraged to apply for a share of $250 million in funding to better our regions. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said applications for Round 6 of the popular Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) are now open, paving the way for new infrastructure and community…
DetailsIn the Federal Parliament today Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton publicly acknowledged Moree resident Ros Laws who, after 10 years, has stepped down as Chair of the Moree Community Drug Action Team (CDAT). Mr Coulton paid tribute to Ms Laws who remains a very active member of the Moree community. “Ros has been…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton is encouraging interested local preschools in the Parkes Electorate to nominate for a place in the 2015 Early Learning Languages Australia trial. Expressions of interest are now open for the $9.8 million trial at up to 40 preschools nationwide and Mr Coulton said he is “keen to see local…
DetailsFOR what they have done this we will do — the simple reason all Australians must ensure the legacy of commemoration continues this Anzac Day. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said Parkes residents will be looking forward to commemorating Anzac Day 2021 in a respectful and meaningful way. “The Parkes electorate has a proud…
DetailsIn a big step towards Australian children being better protected against cyberbullying and safer when they go online, the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Bill 2014 was introduced in the Commonwealth Parliament, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced today. “Parents, schools, teachers and children in the Parkes Electorate have given me extensive feedback about…
DetailsThe Coalition Government’s new Building Better Regions Fund will invest in projects that will create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger rural, regional and remote communities into the future. This new $297 million fund launched by Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash said BBRF will deliver infrastructure projects and community activities located outside the…
DetailsANZAC Day is one of the most important days on our national calendar, and attending a service in my electorate every year has always been a staple in my diary. It is a significant commemoration where we demonstrate our respect and admiration for ANZACs past and present. While we traditionally gather in large numbers; at…
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