Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has today questioned why the Federal Labor Government has stalled funding for regional grants programs this financial year. The Labor Government is delaying the release of eligibility criteria and funding guidelines for the Growing Regions Program and Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program according to Mr Coulton. “The…
DetailsFunding in excess of $3.5 million to benefit agricultural industries in the North West of NSW has been announced today, as part of the Federal Government’s $27 million Smart Farming Partnerships initiative. The University of Sydney’s ‘DigiFarm’, a digital farming initiative in North West NSW, has been granted more than $2.3 million, while further funding…
DetailsMen’s Sheds in Western New South Wales will share in more than $15,000 to support men’s health and wellbeing, as funding rolls out from another round of the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Programme. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today congratulated three Men’s Sheds in his electorate which have been successful in their applications –…
DetailsMore local tennis enthusiasts will be able to enjoy evening games at Dubbo’s Paramount Tennis Club, thanks to a $60,642 Federal Government grant for a lighting upgrade. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton was joined by Minister for Regional Services, Sport and Local Government & Decentralisation, Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie to make the funding announcement…
DetailsPowering local community groups Power bills are often one of the biggest overheads for not-for-profit organisations, so I was thrilled to announce last week that 10 community groups in the Parkes electorate will share in a total of $67,700 to help reduce their energy costs. Provided through the Federal Government’s Powering Communities Program, the grants…
DetailsThe Copper City Men’s Shed will be able to purchase new tools and equipment with a $2,000 grant from the Federal Coalition Government under round 18 of the National Shed Development Programme. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton dropped in to the Men’s Shed while in Cobar today, to share his congratulations. “It’s fantastic to see…
DetailsSpirits are high in Coonamble with today’s announcement that $170,000 will be delivered to the local community under the latest round of the Tackling Tough Times Together program. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton was in Coonamble today to congratulate the successful recipients – Coonamble Neighbourhood Centre and Outback Arts Incorporated. “These two grants will allow…
DetailsCoonamble Shire Council has received approval as a Declared Council under the Australian Government’s new Drought Communities Programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss said the Drought Communities Programme has been introduced to generate greater economic stability in regional areas impacted by low rainfalls. “The Australian…
DetailsPhoto caption: Coonamble Shire Council General Manager Hein Basson and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton inspect the new carpark at the recently-opened Coonamble Visitor Information and Exhibition Centre. The carpark was funded under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program. Upgrades to roads across the Coonamble Shire are among a number of projects currently rolling out thanks to a multi-million dollar Federal Government investment…
DetailsMembers of what is affectionately known as Coonabarabran’s “Dead People Society” (DPS) are set to undertake further work at the iconic Memorial Wall at the old Coonabarabran cemetery. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has presented the DPS Local and Family History Group with a cheque for over $5,000 which will contribute to the group’s…
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