Narromine enters superfast broadband era

Superfast broadband has arrived in Narromine as the nbn makes services available to more than 1,700 homes and businesses. Residents in Narromine can begin ordering their nbn service from a retail service provider this week. Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said Narromine residents should take full advantage of the opportunities available in Australia’s new high-speed…

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Narrabri’s lead role in national recycling

Photo 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…

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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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