Narrabri, Boggabri doctors supported to extend medical training

Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health Mark Coulton has welcomed the news that three doctors in his electorate are being supported by the Federal Government to extend their medical training while continuing to work in their communities. “Congratulations to Drs Kumosha Abeyweera and Salma Hanif of the Boggabri Medical Centre, and Dr…

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Narrabri Shire receives biosecurity grant

Narrabri Shire Council has successfully received Federal Government funding of $127,680 to combat biosecurity and pest animal issues in the Pilliga, Gwabegar and Cuttabri districts. “This funding will allow Narrabri Shire Council to use local contractors and suppliers to better protect the Namoi River system from biosecurity threats,” Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said. “Council…

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Narrabri Airport apron extension completed

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (centre) inspected the completed apron extension at Narrabri Airport with Narrabri Shire councillor Robert Kneale and Mayor Ron Campbell. Narrabri Airport is safer and more accessible, with the $598,000 apron extension now complete. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton was on site today to inspect the finished…

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MUSIC AND THEATRE TAKE TO REGIONAL STAGES

 Minister for the Arts, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, has announced over $2 million in funding to bring music, theatre and other arts experiences to regional and remote Australians. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, welcomed the Australian Government’s funding for performance arts to tour in regional Australia. “$340,783 will be provided to Circus…

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Museum Under The Bridge to Commemorate ANZAC Centenary

 Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has congratulated the Museum Under The Bridge for their successful application through the ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Programme. Mr Coulton said that it is important for the history of local contributions towards the First World War to be remembered. “The Museum Under The Bridge holds a great collection of…

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Murray-Darling package to support local jobs, assets

Photo Caption (L-R): Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt, Moree Plains Shire Council Mayor Katrina Humphries and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. With a $515,000 grant under the Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program, Moree Plains Shire Council will develop a business incubator and co-working space. The Murray–Darling Communities Investment Package means…

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