The Copper City Men’s Shed will be able to purchase new tools and equipment with a $2,000 grant from the Federal Coalition Government under round 18 of the National Shed Development Programme. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton dropped in to the Men’s Shed while in Cobar today, to share his congratulations. “It’s fantastic to see…
DetailsPowering local community groups Power bills are often one of the biggest overheads for not-for-profit organisations, so I was thrilled to announce last week that 10 community groups in the Parkes electorate will share in a total of $67,700 to help reduce their energy costs. Provided through the Federal Government’s Powering Communities Program, the grants…
DetailsMore local tennis enthusiasts will be able to enjoy evening games at Dubbo’s Paramount Tennis Club, thanks to a $60,642 Federal Government grant for a lighting upgrade. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton was joined by Minister for Regional Services, Sport and Local Government & Decentralisation, Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie to make the funding announcement…
DetailsMen’s Sheds in Western New South Wales will share in more than $15,000 to support men’s health and wellbeing, as funding rolls out from another round of the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Programme. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today congratulated three Men’s Sheds in his electorate which have been successful in their applications –…
DetailsFunding in excess of $3.5 million to benefit agricultural industries in the North West of NSW has been announced today, as part of the Federal Government’s $27 million Smart Farming Partnerships initiative. The University of Sydney’s ‘DigiFarm’, a digital farming initiative in North West NSW, has been granted more than $2.3 million, while further funding…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has today questioned why the Federal Labor Government has stalled funding for regional grants programs this financial year. The Labor Government is delaying the release of eligibility criteria and funding guidelines for the Growing Regions Program and Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program according to Mr Coulton. “The…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton recently attended an exhibition by the Australian Nut Industry Council, hosted by the Parliamentary Friends of Primary Production. “It was great to catch up with representatives from Stahmann Farms at an exhibition by the Australian Nut Industry Council (ANIC) at Parliament House,” said Mr Coulton. “I was proud to…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has spoken in favour of the continuation of the Federal Government’s popular Roads to Recovery program. Mr Coulton said that farms and businesses in the Parkes Electorate rely on local roads and that the Roads to Recovery Program had support from both sides of politics. “The Roads to Recovery…
DetailsMember for Parkes, Mark Coulton, is encouraging locals to volunteer their time this National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week runs from 21 to 27 May and honours the more than eight million Australians who volunteer their time in the community. Mr Coulton said there are more than 27,000 volunteers in the Parkes electorate. “Volunteers are…
DetailsYoung athletes looking for financial assistance to support their involvement in sport are encouraged to apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant. The Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Coalition Government is committed to getting Australian kids more active, more often and is encouraging young athletes, coaches and officials to apply for a…
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