Trangie Men’s Shed has received a $4,695 grant under round 17 of the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Programme, announced by Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton recently. Mr Coulton visited the Men’s Shed today to formally congratulate the recipients, also enjoying a barbeque with locals. “I believe this funding will go a long way.…
DetailsMember for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced a mental health investment of $6 million in the Parkes electorate, further supporting communities affected by the drought. The funding is part of the Coalition Government’s additional $15.5 million to support mental health services throughout Australia, and will deliver $3 million each over two years from 2018-2019 to…
DetailsAnother week in Parliament has come to a close. While Parliament is not sitting, I can be found travelling some of the 400,000 square kilometres that make up the Parkes electorate to meet with constituents and work from my Dubbo, Moree, or Broken Hill offices. Many miles are done in order for me to hear…
DetailsNot-for-profit community organisations in the Parkes electorate can now apply for small grants to deliver projects in drought-affected areas, through the Coalition Government’s $15 million investment in the Regional Drought Communities Small Grants Program. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is urging eligible community organisations to start applying for the funding. “As the tough times…
DetailsMember for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging students and schools in his electorate to acknowledge the hard work of its teachers and celebrate World Teachers’ Day this Friday 26 October. Mr Coulton said teachers and school leaders play a critical role in the lives of children. “Everyone can remember the teachers who had the biggest…
DetailsNominations are open for local business women to be recognised through the prestigious 2019 Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging those in the Parkes electorate to consider nominating a successful business woman in their area. “These Awards are a chance to shine a light on women who have challenged the…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Robyn and Mark Coulton with Jillian Kilby. Parliamentary sitting fortnight commences I spent last week at Parliament House in Canberra, marking the commencement of another parliamentary sitting fortnight. During the week I had the privilege of speaking to students and staff from St Joseph's School Mungindi and St Joseph's Warialda, as well as…
DetailsMember for Parkes Mark Coulton will contest the Federal seat of Parkes for the fifth time. Mr Coulton was successfully pre-selected by the National Party today and is looking forward to again contesting the seat after more than a decade in Federal Parliament. “I am honoured to have been pre-selected by the National Party at…
DetailsMental health care for young Australians is set for a $51.8 million funding boost. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Federal Government’s extra investment in the national network of headspace centres and the digital portal, eheadspace, will benefit young people in his electorate. “Young people will soon have access to additional services, shorter wait…
DetailsLegislation associated with one of the most comprehensive trade deals ever concluded providing exporters, including those in western NSW, with access to new markets across the Americas and Asia, has passed Parliament this week. Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) Agreement will create…
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