Coalition Government’s Drought Communities Programme has been extended to provide immediate relief to communities impacted by the drought All 18 Local Councils and Unincorporated Area in Parkes electorate will have access to initial grants of up to $19 million The funding will address local needs and target communities most affected by drought The Coalition Government…
DetailsPhoto 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 at this morning’s announcement in Moree – local councils and community organisations in Moree, Wee Waa, Narrabri and Walgett are set to benefit from $1.7 million in grants from…
DetailsA local Coonabarabran student is one of more than 60 young women nationwide to participate in an academic workshop in Canberra this week, supported by the Federal Coalition Government. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is pleased Heaven-Leigh McAway-Davis of Coonabarabran High School will benefit from the opportunity. “Congratulations to Heaven-Leigh, who is participating…
DetailsThe Australian Government has provided funding to local community projects in the Parkes electorate under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program, with projects in Narrabri and Gwydir receiving $1.9 million in support. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the three projects in the Parkes electorate to receive funding will provide vital emergency service…
DetailsThis Sunday individuals, families and volunteer groups will come together on Clean Up Australia Day to tackle waste and litter in communities throughout Western New South Wales (NSW). Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt, said that protecting the natural environment, particularly waterways, is an important priority for the Australian Government. “The Australian Government…
DetailsLocal businesses, suppliers and contractors are invited to tender for work to build new overtaking lanes along the Newell Highway between Coonabarabran and Narrabri. The Australian and New South Wales governments are jointly funding the rollout of additional overtaking lanes along this busy freight corridor, with 19 new lanes already delivered, eight under construction and…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has encouraged local businesses to consider how employing a person with a disability could work for their business. Mr Coulton spoke in Parliament about the barriers that can prevent people with a disability from entering the workforce. “It is important to bust the myths that exist about employing people…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Communications Mark Coulton joined Dubbo Chamber of Commerce President Matt Wright and NBN Co representatives today for a webinar session in Dubbo to help businesses make the most of the nbn Business Fibre Initiative. Dubbo has been named an nbn Business Fibre Zone and will…
DetailsThe Coalition Government’s Growing Jobs and Small Business package has attracted positive feedback from local businesses across the Parkes electorate. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has received praise from numerous local businesses that are already experiencing increases in sales because of this package. “The package was announced last week as part of…
DetailsTowns across the Parkes electorate will share in over $5.3 million of funding from the Commonwealth Government to support vital upgrades to local bridge infrastructure under Round Two of the Bridges Renewal Programme. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Bridges Renewal Programme underpins the Government’s support for local bridges which are vital…
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