A much needed facility to provide respite for adults and children with disabilities in the township of Trangie is set to become a reality following the announcement of infrastructure projects to be funded under the first round of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash and the Federal Member…
DetailsA Moree Aged and Disability service provider will extend and enhance the provision of its services to people in outer rural and remote areas following the announcement of infrastructure projects to be funded under the first round of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash and the Federal Member…
DetailsA new online registration process can assist residents of the Electorate of Parkes to sign up as organ donors in record time “A minute or two of your time could save lives and make a lifetime of difference for up to 10 people needing organ or tissue donation,” Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said. “Now,…
DetailsMore than $3 million in Building Better Regions’ Fund grants It has been another terrific week of announcements with the declaration of more than $3 million in grants under the Building Better Regions’ Fund [BBRF]. After a competitive merit-based selection process, Australian Government funding has approved four projects in the Electorate of Parkes under the…
DetailsThe connection to superfast broadband to more than 2,100 homes and businesses in Cobar is about to go live as the nbn completes the rollout of fibre to the node. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Australian Government’s National Broadband Network will boost productivity and provide a platform for innovation to ensure the…
DetailsCelebrating National Science Week It is important to note the 20th anniversary of National Science Week to be held from 12 to 20 August. The school theme for this year’s National Science Week is Future Earth. It is very fitting that students and teachers from schools across Australia are this morning presenting a national plan…
DetailsThe 75th anniversaries of two battles Australian troops during World War 2 are to be commemorated at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The battle of Milne Bay and the Kokoda campaign are regarded as two of Australia’s most significant actions of the Second World War. Australian War Memorial Director, Dr Brendon Nelson AO said…
DetailsThe Coalition Government will provide $442,500 to support the Warra Warra Legal Service in its work to address family violence experienced by Indigenous women and children in far western NSW. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said the funding formed part of the $25 million Indigenous-focused package under the Third Action Plan of the National…
DetailsThe future of the Far West Home and Community Care’s [HACC] Seniors Lounge has been assured with a $90,000 grant from the Coalition Government. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said Far West HACC is a not-for-profit organisation that has been delivering specialised services to the Broken Hill community for more than 25 years. Mr…
DetailsLast week Members of Parliament had the opportunity to engage in discussion and provide feedback to Professor John Halsey, who has been charged with overseeing the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education. Regional, Rural and Remote Australia is well represented in the Electorate of Parkes. The problems faced by young people from this…
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