Lifelong Slim Dusty fan Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has called on all Australians to celebrate Slim Dusty Day on June 13 in recognition of the country singer’s impact on Australian life. Mr Coulton said that he had joined the campaign for a National Slim Dusty Day and felt that the movement had a…
Details‘Succeed your way’ is the theme of this year’s National Skills Week commencing today, and Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging those in his electorate to celebrate. “This week highlights the range of nationally recognised qualifications available to take advantage of our workforce opportunities,” Mr Coulton said. “The Coalition Government is committed to ensuring…
DetailsA project to revitalise the Castlereagh Riverbank area has been completed, a win for local users of the river, visitors enjoying the area, and the longer-term health of the waterway. “Revitalising the riverbank area of the Castlereagh River in Coonabarabran is a project that is close to the hearts of many in our community,” said…
DetailsMember for Parkes Mark Coulton has delivered a win for his electorate, with cash and vouchers already rolling out for farming households under the Coalition Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative. “I strongly urge eligible farmers to access these vouchers and cash, which are a practical means of lessening the financial burden many households are experiencing…
DetailsBourke’s Youth Off The Streets will share in a $2 million Federal Government grant to support at-risk youth through early intervention services, life skills training and one-on-one care. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced the funding today, which has been committed under Round 3 of the Coalition’s $30 million Safer Communities Fund. “I’d like to…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) was joined by Lachlan Shire Council Deputy Mayor Paul Phillips and Mayor John Medcalf OAM earlier this week to discuss upgrades to the Lake Cargelligo Swimming Pool amenities block, funded under the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). The Lake Cargelligo Swimming Pool amenities block will receive a…
DetailsLocal residents and visitors to the Brewarrina Shire will be able to enjoy a family-friendly hot spring mineral bath experience, with today’s official opening of the Goodooga Great Artesian Mineral Baths. Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government Mark Coulton was on hand for the opening and said he is…
DetailsPhoto Caption (L-R): Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Ben Shields, State Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders and Dubbo Regional Council CEO Michael McMahon. The Australian and New South Wales Governments have joined forces, investing major funds to turbocharge a program which will improve local roads across regional NSW. The…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is urging eligible parties in his electorate to apply for Federal Government funding to protect farms and industries from pests and weeds. Communities in the Parkes electorate could benefit from funds under a $13 million competitive grant round that will promote the development of breakthrough pest animal…
DetailsStudents and staff at Carinya Christian School in Gunnedah will benefit from a brand new middle school precinct, thanks to $650,000 in funding from the Federal Government. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton officially opened the new facility today on behalf of the Minister for Education Dan Tehan. Mr Coulton also announced that Carinya Christian School…
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