Cancer patients across Western New South Wales now have access to life-saving treatment and diagnostic services closer to home, following the opening of the $35 million Western Cancer Centre. Regional Health Minister Dr David Gillespie and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today toured the newly-opened facility at Dubbo Hospital. Mr Coulton said it was…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (centre) today caught up with two of the mentees from Dubbo, Peter Thornton and Milly Ferguson, who have been selected to participate in the FDF Drought Resilience Leaders mentoring program. The Australian Government is investing more than $11 million in the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Leaders…
DetailsGunnedah residents will have improved access to Centrelink and Medicare services, when the Services Australia Service Centre in Chandos Street undergoes a transformation in early December. Minister for Government Services Senator Linda Reynolds CSC said the service centre would be given a fresh look and feel, with upgraded self-service facilities and digital support. “The Australian…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (third from left) pictured with Cooinda Coonabarabran board members Kevin Baldock, David Sanson and Stuart Rodgers (right), CEO Leanne Redfern and Operations Manager David Cholson. The kitchen and laundry facilities at Cooinda Coonabarabran are set to undergo a major renovation, thanks to a $2.1 million investment from…
DetailsEnvironment Minister’s visit It was wonderful to be joined by Environment Minister Sussan Ley in Carroll last week to announce $1 million in funding to help protect Gunnedah’s koalas from drought and changing climates. This is part of the Federal Government’s $18 million koala package, with the funding to be used for a range of…
DetailsPhoto caption: State Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders, Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Stephen Lawrence and Member for Parkes Mark Coulton turned the first sod for upgrades on the Boothenba Road at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets earlier this year. This project was funded under the last round of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.…
DetailsLocal wartime history will be further preserved in Dunedoo, with the Dunedoo Historical Museum Incorporated receiving $6,500 in funding through the Australian Government’s Saluting their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said this funding ensures the ongoing recognition of our Australian servicemen and women. “It’s important that the service and…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (centre) pictured with Gilgandra Museum Vice President Phil Howard and President Max Zell in front of the old signage which will be replaced thanks to a $14,300 grant. Promotion of the Gilgandra Museum will be enhanced thanks to a $14,300 Federal Government grant. Federal Member for Parkes…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Gilgandra Shire Council Mayor Doug Batten pictured in the plaza area which will be developed as part of The Mill on Miller Street project. Gilgandra’s town centre is set to be transformed into a thriving social and cultural precinct, thanks to a $329,514 investment from the…
DetailsThere’s another type of COVID baby boom at Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo with the successful hatching of critically endangered Regent Honeyeater chicks after another successful year of captive breeding. The zoo’s brand-new holding aviary and ongoing captive breeding program, supported by the Morrison Government’s $200 million investment in bushfire recovery for wildlife and habitat,…
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