Emergency accommodation and respite facility to support the wellbeing of Gwydir Shire families

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Gwydir Shire Council Mayor John Coulton pictured at the vacant block where the emergency accommodation and respite facility will be built in Warialda. Gwydir Shire residents will have access to a community facility that offers emergency accommodation and respite care, thanks to $750,000 in funding from…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Budget delivers for the Parkes electorate, Orana DAMA strengthened, Vietnam signs up to Ag Visa

Our plan for a better future for the Parkes electorate Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed the 2022-2023 Federal Budget, which he said will drive the growth of towns and communities across the Parkes electorate. The Budget, which Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down on Tuesday evening, focuses on providing cost of living relief,…

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$5.6 million infrastructure boost in Dunedoo

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) pictured with Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor Ambrose Doolan. Local feedback will help shape plans for new and improved infrastructure in Dunedoo, under a $5.6 million commitment announced today. The Federal and State Governments are redirecting funding towards new infrastructure renewal projects for the Dunedoo community, following…

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Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement strengthened

The Australian Government is providing employers in the Orana region with greater access to skilled workers by strengthening the Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), in order to meet labour-market challenges. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke said the Government consulted with businesses across the region to understand where skills…

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Vietnam signs up to Australian Agriculture Visa program

Primary producers in the Parkes electorate are a step closer to benefitting from the Liberal National Government’s Australian Agriculture Visa, with Vietnam signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia on 28 March 2022. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud has welcomed the formal agreement as Vietnam becomes the first country to participate…

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