Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has helped to introduce improvements to the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) which will assist more farmers in his electorate dealing with the drought. “As this terrible drought continues, so too does the support that this government delivers,” Mr Coulton said. “We are extending farming families’ access to the FHA…
DetailsAnother round of drought support will help invigorate communities in the Parkes electorate as drought conditions continue, according to Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton has welcomed the package announced today, which will deliver an extra $709 million in direct support. “Today’s announcement clearly shows that this Government understands it isn’t just farmers doing…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton believes a new collaboration between the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and Hearing Australia will offer major benefits for remote communities in his electorate. “Through this new collaboration between the RFDS and Hearing Australia, innovative hearing screening tools will be adopted and rolled out across Australia as part…
DetailsValuable Air Force memorabilia on display at Dubbo’s Kokoda Barracks will undergo some much needed restoration this month thanks to a grant from the Commonwealth Government. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton today met with Squadron Leader of the Australian Air Force Cadets, Michael White to congratulate him on securing a $3,000 Community Commemorative Grant…
DetailsWestern Plains Regional Council Administrator Michael Kneipp, in the company of Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton MP, officially opened the Darling Street re-development today (Thursday 16 June, 2016) “The Darling Street Redevelopment is a significant project to renew aged infrastructure and create a functional street design that also improves traffic management, pedestrian and cyclist…
DetailsI would like to speak about something a little bit more pleasant! And that is about Men’s Sheds and the important role that Men’s Sheds play not only in my electorate but right across Australia. Next week I am pleased to be hosting a barbecue, along with my colleague the member for Fowler, Mr Chris…
DetailsWarren Men’s Shed has received a $2,000 grant under round 17 of the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Programme, announced by Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton recently. Mr Coulton visited the Men’s Shed today to formally congratulate the recipients. “I believe this funding will go a long way. It is wonderful to see the…
DetailsLocal community Men’s Shed will share in a total of over $18,000 from the Coalition Government to promote and support men’s health and wellbeing across Western New South Wales. The grants are part of $400,000 in national funding which will be distributed to 93 community Men’s Sheds across Australia. Announcing the grants today, Federal Member…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced more than $30,000 in Federal Government funding has been awarded to Men’s Sheds in the Parkes electorate, including Copper City Men’s Shed in Cobar. More than $30,000 in Federal Government funding has been awarded to Men’s Sheds in the Parkes electorate under the latest round of…
DetailsMenindee and Grawin will benefit from more than $56,000 in funding from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said $43,800 has been awarded to the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Menindee branch, with a further $13,055 to the Grawin Glengarry Sheepyard Opal Field…
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