The Coalition Government’s new VET Student Loans program is a “win-win” for local students and taxpayers that will ensure public funding is used only to support high quality vocational and skills courses. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the new VET Student Loans will be introduced from 1 January 2017, replacing Labor’s failed VET…
DetailsFederal funding towards Dubbo Airport upgrade I was very pleased to host the Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Minister for Regional Development, Fiona Nash in Dubbo last week to announce Federal funding for Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) towards their project to upgrade Dubbo Airport and its Aeromedical Facilities. DRC was successful in securing over…
DetailsToday marks the inaugural National headspace Day – a national day of awareness aimed at ensuring that every young Australian knows how to get help for mental health issues if they need it, regardless of where they live. This headspace Day, Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has reminded all young members of local communities…
DetailsThe Coalition Government’s focus on ensuring young Australians are job ready has been strengthened with the launch of grant guidelines for the second round of the Empowering YOUth Initiatives. Minister for Employment, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said the Government is inviting not-for-profit community organisations to put forward innovative ways to help young people at…
DetailsLocal competitors have shone on the national stage in the WorldSkills Australia competition, Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said today. Mr Coulton said WorldSkills Australia was the largest and most prestigious trade and skills competition held in Australia, with this year’s event attracting a record 514 competitors from around the country. “Of the 155…
DetailsSingapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement In conjunction with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s visit to Canberra last week, the Coalition Government delivered a comprehensive update of Australia’s second oldest free trade agreement, creating significant opportunities for local service providers and professionals to expand their business. The updated Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) delivers greater access…
DetailsVeterans Health Week 2016 Encouraging health and wellbeing and tackling the challenges faced by veterans and their families is a priority for the Australian Government. Veterans’ Health Week runs from 22-30 October and this year focuses on social connection, with more than 300 events planned around the country. We owe enormous gratitude to the men…
DetailsSenator the Hon Mitch Fifield, Minister for the Arts and Mark Coulton, Federal Member for Parkes, have announced funding for the Old Dubbo Gaol through the Community Heritage Grants Program. “I am pleased to announce that the Old Dubbo Gaol has received $4,500 through the Australian Government’s Community Heritage Grants Program,” Mr Coulton said. “This…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said a total of 3,400 premises across Bourke, Coonabarabran and Trangie will soon have access to faster and more reliable internet access, with construction of the National Broadband Network now underway. “The message for Bourke, Coonabarabran and Trangie residents is clear – superfast broadband is on its way,” Mr…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton today welcomed the extension of disaster assistance for local communities in response to heavy rainfall and flooding from late August. Mr Coulton said the funding announced today would assist the Cobar Shire Council in ensuring it has the resources and support needed to recover from the impacts of the…
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