As someone who currently represents a third of rural and regional NSW, I understand how valuable local news services are to my constituents. They not only keep locals informed but also tell the stories of our regional communities. Because of this I welcome the most significant changes to media laws in a generation that…
DetailsThis Sunday individuals, families and volunteer groups will come together on Clean Up Australia Day to tackle waste and litter in communities throughout Western New South Wales (NSW). Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt, said that protecting the natural environment, particularly waterways, is an important priority for the Australian Government. “The Australian Government…
DetailsThe Government’s ongoing investment in large-scale renewable energy innovation suited to the 21st century has culminated in a third utility-scale solar plant in New South Wales to successfully generate and feed solar power into the National Electricity Market. Developed by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures and due for completion in April 2016, the Moree Solar Farm…
DetailsThe Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has announced that this year’s federal election will be conducted on new House of Representatives electoral divisions in New South Wales (NSW). This announcement has confirmed that the federal electorate of Parkes will increase in size from 256,000 square kilometres to approximately 400,000 square kilometres. This means that…
DetailsCommunity groups across Western New South Wales are invited to apply for grants through the 2015-16 round of the Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme. These grants are part of the Australian Government’s $1.4 million commitment to provide opportunities for community groups to engage with and raise awareness of places recognised on Australia's National…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has welcomed the launch of a new million dollar partnership between the Coalition Government and Crime Stoppers Australia to establish a national Dob in a Dealer campaign. The Commonwealth Government is providing $1 million to fund the national Dob in a Dealer campaign to raise awareness of methamphetamine, or…
DetailsFollowing Warren Truss’ retirement as Leader of The Nationals and other movements in the Coalition Government over the past few weeks, the Turnbull Government Ministry has now been sworn in at Government House in Canberra. These changes have resulted in some significant milestones for The Nationals including a brand new leadership team which, for…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has hosted a very constructive meeting with the Mayor of Dubbo, Councillor Mathew Dickerson and representatives from the nbn in his Dubbo office this week. “Both Councillor Dickerson and I are very passionate about ensuring that every resident and business right across Dubbo can access the nbn network,”…
DetailsA new mobile base station at Manna Mountain is due to be switched on in the coming months as part of the Commonwealth Government’s $385 million Mobile Black Spot Programme. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has welcomed this announcement as a boost to mobile services in areas south-east of Condobolin. “This new…
DetailsLocal residents are being encouraged to make submissions to a Senate inquiry into what they want from their ABC. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee is seeking submissions from local residents by the 26 February 2016 regarding their views on coverage and services provided by the…
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