Critical remote airstrip upgrades delayed

The Albanese Labor Government is delaying critical funding for remote airstrips across the Parkes electorate. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said despite applications for the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program Round 10 closing in December last year, Transport Minister Catherine King has not yet announced the successful grants. “Minister King shows a particular lack of…

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31 organisations to benefit from 2023-24 Volunteer Grants

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with members of the Coolah District Development Group, which received a $2,000 grant. Thirty-one organisations in the Parkes electorate will benefit from funding to support local volunteers under the Australian Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today announced a total of…

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Funding welcomed for Nyngan Airport

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (left) with Mayor of Bogan Shire Council, Glen Neill (centre), and General Manager, Derek Francis (right), in April. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has today welcomed the announcement of successful applicants for Round 10 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program, which includes funding for Nyngan Airport.…

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