Mr COULTON (Parkes—Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government and Assistant Trade and Investment Minister) (14:47): I would like to thank the member for Flynn for his question. I know how important regional connectivity is to him and his electorate. This government is committed to supporting Australians through adversity. The member would well know…
DetailsGwydir Shire Council will receive Commonwealth Government funding to assist with upgrading the hot water system at the Warialda Sporting Complex. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton was in Warialda last week and presented Gwydir Shire Council with a cheque in the amount of $5,170 representing half of the estimated cost for this upgrade project.…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton encourages prospective holidaymakers to jump in the car for their next getaway and explore the many unique tourist attractions on offer right here in the Parkes electorate. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging prospective holidaymakers to look no further than their own backyard for their…
DetailsNew South Wales’ north west made history today as the departure point for what is believed to be the largest, continuously-tipped export grain train in Australian history. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the historic 1,250 metre train departing Narrabri demonstrated the massive opportunity for grain producers…
DetailsThe Abbott Government has concluded negotiations for an historic free trade agreement with China our largest trading partner which will deliver significant benefits for regional Australia, Federal Member for Parkes, Mr Coulton, said today. In a little over 12 months in office the Abbott Government has now concluded three landmark free trade agreements…
DetailsThe Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments are working to build a safer and stronger regional and rural NSW road network, with work starting next week to seal and widen an 18-kilometre section of Silverton Road in the Far West of the state. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael…
DetailsThe highly anticipated Western Cancer Centre in Dubbo has opened to patients, bringing life-saving services much closer to home for people in regional and remote areas of Western NSW. Construction of the $35 million project is now complete, and services have begun moving into the state-of-the-art facility at Dubbo Hospital in stages from Monday 20…
DetailsIndigenous communities in the Parkes Electorate can now nominate for an Australian Government initiative that helps parents and carers put their children on the path to school success. Mark Coulton MP is delighted to announce that Assistant Minister for Education Sussan Ley and Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion have launched the process for selecting…
DetailsBusinesses in Dubbo will be able to order high-speed fibre broadband as NBN Co rolls out new Business Fibre Zones, which will help boost economic growth and productivity. Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Communications Mark Coulton said NBN Co’s Business Fibre Initiative is part of a $700 million package to transform the…
DetailsMember for Parkes Mark Coulton says the Coalition Government’s new campaign to highlight lesser known tourist destinations is timely, with dry times prevailing across his electorate. The UnDiscover Australia campaign was launched by Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham recently, and aims to lure more visitors to visit some of the unexpected destinations…
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