The Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association Incorporated has been successful in securing funding from the Commonwealth Government to undertake much needed upgrades of amenities at the Bourke Showground. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton today announced $20,000 for the Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association through Round 2 of the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP).…
DetailsThe Liberal Nationals Government is providing an early Christmas present to the Horizon Village Men’s Shed through the National Shed Development Programme (NSDP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed the decision to award the Horizon Village Men’s Shed with $2,200 to purchase a defibrillator. “I’ve always been a big supporter of Men’s Sheds – they…
DetailsThe Liberal Nationals Government is providing an early Christmas present to the Men-in-dee Men’s Shed through the National Shed Development Programme (NSDP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed the decision to award the Men-in-dee Shed with $1,000 to participate in mental health training. “I’ve always been a big supporter of Men’s Sheds – they play…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today welcomed the allocation of an additional $3.3 million to support vital child care services in the Parkes electorate and help meet the needs of local families. Mr Coulton said 15 services in the Parkes electorate will receive funding through the Coalition Government’s Community Child Care Fund (CCCF). “This…
DetailsPhoto caption: The unmarked grave at Adelaide Cemetery in Villers-Bretonneux, France which has been identified as the final resting place of Broken Hill soldier Albert Nicholson. A previously unknown Australian First World War soldier from Broken Hill buried in an unnamed grave in France has been identified. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton are urging local councils and community organisations to apply for funding under Round 5 of the popular Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Local councils and community organisations in the Parkes electorate are being…
DetailsThe centenary of ANZAC commemoration service at Crooble will receive assistance from the Federal Government through the ANZAC Centenary Local Grants programme. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has announced that the Crooble Memorial Hall Committee has been successful in securing funding of $4,523 for the ANZAC Day event in 2015. “The Crooble Memorial Hall…
DetailsStudents in the Parkes electorate are being encouraged to learn about veteran service and Australian wartime history by taking part in a national Anzac Day competition. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Anzac Day Schools’ Awards are about honouring the service and sacrifice of Australians from the First World War to modern day…
DetailsAnzac Day is an important occasion when Australians reflect on the courage of the men and women who have served in our name, particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Australia’s military history and our contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security are rightly revered. For over a decade our troops have…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton speaks to a press conference on infrastructure in Parliament House, 16 November 2023 Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is appalled by the results of the Labor Government’s Infrastructure Review, released today. After taking more than double the expected 90 days, the Labor Government’s Independent Strategic Review…
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