Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said companies now have the first opportunity to register their interest to construct a section of the iconic Inland Rail project. He said this is a once-in-a-generation project for regional Australia will provide significant opportunities for businesses and suppliers including construction companies to build the 107-kilometre Parkes to Narromine section.…
DetailsLifesaving upgrades of remote airstrips will be funded under the federal government program according to the Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton said airstrips in remote areas are crucial pieces of community infrastructure in the Electorate of Parkes. “For many communities, air services are essential for providing mail, supplies, transport and medical services,” he…
DetailsReducing the pressure on housing affordability The introduction of legislation into Parliament will help to reduce pressure on housing affordability for first home buyers and downsizers. The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS), announced in this year’s Budget, will give first home savers the ability to accelerate their savings by at least 30 per cent. First…
DetailsMember for Parkes, Mark Coulton has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Parliament to reduce pressure on housing affordability for first home buyers and downsizers. The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS), announced in this year’s Budget, will give first home savers the ability to accelerate their savings by at least 30 per cent. First…
DetailsMember for Parkes, Mark Coulton has called on businesses and veterans in the Electorate of Parkes to nominate for the inaugural Veterans’ Employment Awards. Mr Coulton said the Veterans’ Employment Awards would recognise businesses and organisations that created employment opportunities for veterans and spouses of serving Defence members. It would also recognise veterans who had…
DetailsMember for Parkes, Mark Coulton is urging residents in the Electorate of Parkes to have their say on local education issues as part of an independent review into regional, rural and remote education in Australia. Mr Coulton said public forums are being held in in Narrabri on 19 September and Dubbo on 20 September and…
DetailsTwo preschools in Dubbo and one each in Gunnedah and Wilcannia will be among the first in Australia to be introduced to science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) through play-based digital learning program. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the preschools were among 100 selected to be part of the Nationals-Liberal Government’s innovative Early…
DetailsBirrang Enterprise Development Company will be able to provide additional case management services in Bourke and Brewarrina communities, thanks to a $775,139 grant from the Coalition Government. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said that Birrang Enterprise Development Company would receive funding to deliver case management targeted at youth who are disengaged or are at…
DetailsLast week Members of Parliament had the opportunity to engage in discussion and provide feedback to Professor John Halsey, who has been charged with overseeing the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education. Regional, Rural and Remote Australia is well represented in the Electorate of Parkes. The problems faced by young people from this…
DetailsThe future of the Far West Home and Community Care’s [HACC] Seniors Lounge has been assured with a $90,000 grant from the Coalition Government. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said Far West HACC is a not-for-profit organisation that has been delivering specialised services to the Broken Hill community for more than 25 years. Mr…
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