In the Federal Parliament today Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton publicly acknowledged Moree resident Ros Laws who, after 10 years, has stepped down as Chair of the Moree Community Drug Action Team (CDAT). Mr Coulton paid tribute to Ms Laws who remains a very active member of the Moree community. “Ros has been…
DetailsLocal councils and community organisations in the Parkes electorate are encouraged to apply for a share of $250 million in funding to better our regions. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said applications for Round 6 of the popular Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) are now open, paving the way for new infrastructure and community…
Details<p>The Government’s investment in renewable energy innovation today culminated in the official opening of the nation’s two largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Nyngan and Broken Hill.</p> <div> </div> <div>“The 102 MW Nyngan and 53 MW Broken Hill solar plants have more than doubled Australia’s large-scale solar capacity and can generate enough electricity to power 50,000…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Liam Morrisey and Laura Mattiske, two of the first-year students currently studying their full medical degree in Dubbo at the Sydney University School of Rural Health, funded under the Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network. A re-elected Coalition Government is investing more than $1 billion to boost…
DetailsThe Federal and New South Wales Governments have signed a landmark Bilateral Agreement, which makes way for the commencement of works on the multi-billion dollar Inland Rail project in NSW. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Michael McCormack and NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro signed the Intergovernmental Agreement in Parkes. NSW is the…
DetailsPhoto: The official sod turn of the Inland Rail in Parkes NSW, December 2018. Farmers and other landholders have an opportunity to share in the broader economic benefits of the Inland Rail’s construction, by supplying suitable materials direct from borrow pits and quarries. Landowners located near the proposed Narromine to Narrabri segment of the Inland Rail…
DetailsI also rise to speak on the motion introduced to this House by the member for Gippsland. I note that the member for Gippsland is one of the true champions of environmental issues in this place and he comes from a practical background rather than some sort of philosophical position. It is important to note…
DetailsAt the 2015 Nyngan Ag Expo over the weekend, the Central West Local Land Services invited landholders to apply for grants totalling $860,000 to undertake projects that support sustainable agriculture and the environment. The grants are supported with funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme and managed locally by the Central West Local…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is urging interested locals to take the time to nominate those people working hard protecting the environment and delivering more sustainable agriculture in the region for the 2017 State Landcare Awards. Mr Coulton said local Landcare groups and volunteers deserved to be recognised for their passion and commitment. “Landcare…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today visited Graphite Energy’s Energy Storage Centre in Lake Cargelligo to announce $9.8 million in funding from the Federal Government for a partnership with Toshiba International Corporation, Graphite Energy and MGA Thermal to produce low-cost green hydrogen. He is pictured with Graphite Energy Chief Operating Officer Byron…
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