$3.6 million in funding to make Moree Plains Shire Council priority projects a reality

The Australian Government is investing $3,629,776 in priority road and infrastructure projects in the Moree Plains Shire, supporting local jobs and businesses to help the community bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Made possible under the third phase of the Australian Government’s $2.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, projects to be delivered…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Putting Australia’s interests first, Out and about in the electorate, Latest round of drought mentoring program open, Funding available to improve Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service infrastructure

Putting Australia’s interests first Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is very concerning, and the implications of this conflict will be felt right across the globe, including here in the Parkes electorate. The Federal Government is working very hard to ensure Australia’s interests are looked out for. Our priority is to keep Australians safe and defend our…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Planting trees for the Queen’s Jubilee, Local community projects backed by bushfire grants, Better aged care services, New website to help navigate childcare services

Planting trees to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee Eligible groups and organisations in the Parkes electorate are being invited to put forward their project ideas for an Australian Government grant to plant trees in honour of the legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to Australia and the Commonwealth. The…

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New website to help navigate childcare services

Australian families can compare childcare services and their fees following the Morrison Government’s new website launch: StartingBlocks.gov.au. Families can visit StartingBlocks.gov.au to find local childcare services, view vacancies, compare costs, and check official quality ratings, including safety. Acting Minister for Education and Youth, Stuart Robert, said the website gives parents a new central place to…

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Mobile service centre Blue Gum continues travel through Northern New South Wales

MOBILE SERVICE CENTRE BLUE GUM CONTINUES TRAVEL THROUGH NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES The Mobile Service Centre Blue Gum is continuing to travel through Northern NSW, including the New England region to provide support to rural and regional communities nearby.   Mobile Service Centre staff help customers with essential government services including Centrelink, Medicare and Child…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Biodiversity Bill for farmers, Communities in the Parkes electorate to benefit from media reform package, Reopening to tourists and other international travellers and Funding to help preserve wartime heritage

BIODIVERSITY BILL FOR FARMERS On 9 February 2022, the Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Market Bill was introduced to parliament. This Bill will create a framework to support new income streams for farmers, improved biodiversity, and international recognition of Australia’s biodiversity stewardship credentials. The Bill builds on the Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Package, which aims to improve on-farm…

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