Drought support for the Narrabri Shire Council area under the Drought Communities Programme (DCP) has hit the million-dollar mark, with more local projects receiving the tick of approval. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced the funding from Narrabri today, and said it will provide far-reaching benefits for communities across the shire. “I am pleased Narrabri…
DetailsPhoto caption: Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton received a tour of the Australian Recycled Plastics facility in Narrabri from Operations Manager Terrence Duncan and owner operator Dale Smith. Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley today joined Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton in Narrabri highlighting the important role…
DetailsFederal 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…
DetailsNarrabri 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…
DetailsThe Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today attended an Inland Rail stakeholder roundtable hosted by the Narrabri Shire Council as yet another important community consultation on the Inland Rail. The roundtable brings together federal, state and local governments, as well as industry representatives and the Australian Rail Track Corporation…
DetailsThe Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has officially opened its Inland Rail Narrabri shopfront and office this morning, marking a significant milestone for the Narromine to Narrabri project. ARTC Inland Rail Interim Chief Executive Rebecca Pickering said opening a home base in Narrabri is just the beginning for project delivery in the region. “The new…
DetailsNew and existing businesses in the Narrabri CBD will reap the rewards of a whopping $1.47 million investment by the Federal Coalition Government to revamp local roads. Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Local Government Mark Coulton was joined by Narrabri Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Campbell, to discuss the project, which is being…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton recently met with Narrabri Shire councillor Robert Kneale and Mayor Ron Campbell to announce $297,000 in Federal Government funding to seal the runway at Narrabri Airport. The runway at Narrabri Airport is next in line to be upgraded, thanks a $297,000 Federal Government grant. Federal Member for…
DetailsPhoto 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…
DetailsMinister 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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