A grant of $10,100 from the Nationals-Liberal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme Round 3 will help the Gilgandra Evening Branch of Country Women’s Association of NSW build a disabilities/unisex toilet in the local branch rooms. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said the funding will improve local community participation and cohesion and will help reinvigorate community…
DetailsThe Coalition Government has announced it will invest more than $2.6 million in Walgett, Wilcannia and Brewarrina, through its successful Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Strategy is making a difference to school attendance and education outcomes in his electorate. “With the extension of the RSAS through to December…
DetailsApplications are closing soon for the Coalition’s popular Sporting Schools program and Mark Coulton, Member for the Parkes electorate, is encouraging all local schools in his electorate to apply. “Sport and physical activity are an important part of holistic childhood development, and I’d like to get more children across the Parkes electorate active,” Mr Coulton…
DetailsThe local Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, is encouraging his constituents to engage with Australia’s unique culture and heritage this NAIDOC Week. This year NAIDOC Week takes on the theme Voice. Treaty. Truth – Let’s work together for a shared future, echoing the call for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Mr…
DetailsYou are invited to attend a community information session on the Australian Government’s major new environmental programme the Green Army. The Green Army supports practical, grassroots environment and heritage conservation projects across urban, regional and remote Australia. The Green Army provides young Australians aged 17-24 with the tools they need to help them enter…
DetailsFarmers, fishers, community and industry groups in the Electorate of Parkes submitting applications for the first round of the $50 million Smart Farms Small Grants need to be quick as applications close at 2pm AEDT on 7 December. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton urged people with a good idea about how to improve soils,…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton met with Garden Hotel venue manager to discuss how the funding will improve their live music scene. Dubbo’s live music scene is set to expand when the Garden Hotel Dubbo develops a sustainable live music venue base thanks to a $25,000 Commonwealth grant. Federal Member for Parkes…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes) (9.40 pm)-I rise tonight to speak about the Productivity Commission inquiry into gambling and the effects its recommendations may have if implemented on the community throughout regional Australia. Gambling addiction is one of the challenges that we face as a nation. I support any measures that are taken towards harm minimisation…
DetailsTwo areas in the Parkes electorate will be better protected from the dangers of floods thanks to joint Commonwealth-State funding for local projects. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Shire Councils of Narrabri and Narromine have received funding through the Floodplain Grants Scheme to strengthen their respective flood protection plans. The Scheme is backed…
DetailsPhoto caption: Moree Plains Shire Council Deputy Mayor Greg Smith, ARTC Inland Rail Director of Planning, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Rebecca Pickering, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and MPSC Regional Activation Manager Mark Connolly look at plans for the Moree Intermodal Overpass. The Australian Government has committed $35.2 million towards the $44 million Moree…
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