Expressions of Interest are being sought from business and community leaders to join Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees in the Parkes Electorate. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said that RDA committees are part of a national network, made up of local leaders who assist in the economic development of their region, volunteering their time…
DetailsExpressions of Interest are being sought from business and community leaders to join Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees in New South Wales. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said that RDA committees are part of a national network, made up of local leaders who assist in the economic development of their region, volunteering their time…
DetailsLocal competitors have shone on the national stage in the WorldSkills Australia competition, Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said today. Mr Coulton said WorldSkills Australia was the largest and most prestigious trade and skills competition held in Australia, with this year’s event attracting a record 514 competitors from around the country. “Of the 155…
DetailsWellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is participating in the Australian Government’s programme to help control tobacco use among Indigenous Australians and reduce smoking rates. The Minister for Rural Health, Fiona Nash and Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton have announced that WACHS has been successful in the recent regional tobacco control grant round…
DetailsUpdate as at 19 March 2020: The National NAIDOC Committee has decided to postpone NAIDOC Week 2020 (5 July – 12 July) in the interest of safety for Indigenous communities. This decision was taken in light of advice from the government, health experts, key partners and Indigenous health organisations around the impact of the COVID-19…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has encouraged local organisations that have the capacity and determination to help more job seekers find and keep a job to submit a tender for Employment Services 2015-20. Mr Coulton said the Australian Government is investing $5.1 billion in a new model to operate from 1 July 2015 to…
DetailsFour small publishers in the Parkes electorate will share in more than $440,000 from the Federal Coalition Government to support their sustainability. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the grants would provide a welcome boost to local journalism. “I’m thrilled that the Gilgandra Weekly, Condobolin Argus, Coonabarabran Times and Coonamble Times will be able…
DetailsThe Australian and New South Wales Governments are continuing to support the recovery of primary industries in the Parkes electorate through the Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program, which is now open for applications. The Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie said the floods and storms in…
DetailsLocal projects in the Parkes electorate will soon be underway to remember our military heroes, Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced. “As part of the Coalition Government’s Saluting Their Service grants program, we are promoting appreciation and understanding of the sacrifice of our service men and women,” Mr Coulton said. “It’s vitally important that…
DetailsEight community projects across the Parkes electorate will share in $424,000 of funding under the latest round of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Tackling Tough Times Together program. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Federal Government was pleased to support the Foundation’s crucial work of stimulating regional economies in areas impacted…
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