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Applications now open for another $50 million for national flood mitigation infrastructure initiatives

Featured, Media Releases2 December, 2021

The Liberal and Nationals Government has announced applications have opened for a further $50 million for priority flood mitigation infrastructure projects across the country. The National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program will now deliver $100 million over two years for projects that will prepare and protect Australian communities from future devastating flood events. Federal Member for…

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Dec22021

Disaster assistance further extended after severe weather and flooding

Featured, Media Releases1 December, 2021

Six more local government areas in the Parkes electorate will be eligible for disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced today. Mr Coulton said assistance is now available for the Bourke, Coonamble, Dubbo, Narromine, Walgett and Warren Local Government Areas. These areas are now included in addition to…

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Dec12021

Disaster assistance extended after severe weather and flooding

Featured, Media Releases26 November, 2021

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has today announced that disaster assistance has been extended to an additional eight local government areas in the Parkes electorate following severe storms and flooding. Mr Coulton said assistance is now available for the Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Cobar, Gilgandra, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Narrabri and Warrumbungle Local Government Areas, in addition…

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Nov262021

Moree Plains Shire a hive of activity as local roads and infrastructure projects roll out

Featured, Media Releases25 November, 2021

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Moree Plains Shire Mayor Katrina Humphries pictured with Moree resident Robert Taylor (centre) on one of the new footpaths that have been constructed around Moree. Mr Taylor was thrilled with the new footpath in Heber Street, which he said provided him with better access to the…

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Nov252021

Even faster broadband for parts of Dubbo and Narromine

Featured, Media Releases24 November, 2021

Residents in Narromine and parts of Dubbo are set to be among the next to benefit from access to ultrafast broadband, after NBN Co announced a sixth tranche of towns and suburbs across Australia that will become eligible to upgrade to NBN’s Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the…

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Nov242021

Walgett CWA to tackle tough times with tranquillity space

Featured, Media Releases23 November, 2021

Walgett CWA has received $13,860 in federal funding to create a garden for the community to enjoy as it continues to tackle tough times. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the funding has been provided under Round 22 of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. “This is a…

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Nov232021

Disaster assistance for Lachlan and Moree Plains shires after severe weather and flooding

Featured, Media Releases22 November, 2021

Communities in the Lachlan and Moree Plains shires that have been impacted by recent heavy rainfall and flooding will be able to access disaster assistance to aid in their recovery, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced. Mr Coulton said assistance is now available to help Lachlan and Moree Plains shire councils, residents, primary…

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Nov222021

Lachlan Shire a hive of activity as local roads and infrastructure projects roll out

Featured, Media Releases19 November, 2021

Photo three: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Lachlan Shire councillors Mark Hall and Paul Phillips on the Lake Cargelligo walkway, which was funded thanks to $293,000 in funding through the Federal Government’s LRCI program. Swimming pool and sporting facility upgrades, a new animal shelter and a youth centre renovation are among the…

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Lake Cargelligo technology company to help drive down emissions thanks to $9.8 million investment

Featured, Media Releases19 November, 2021

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today visited Graphite Energy’s Energy Storage Centre in Lake Cargelligo to announce $9.8 million in funding from the Federal Government for a partnership with Toshiba International Corporation, Graphite Energy and MGA Thermal to produce low-cost green hydrogen. He is pictured with Graphite Energy Chief Operating Officer Byron…

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Inland Rail Skills Academy joins forces with Clontarf Foundation

Featured, Media Releases18 November, 2021

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is partnering with the Clontarf Foundation to support the education, training and employment of indigenous youth in communities along the Inland Rail alignment. The Inland Rail Skills Academy will provide $500,000 in funding to support 13 Clontarf Academies along the rail corridor in Queensland and New South Wales to…

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Nov182021