Residents of the Walgett Shire Council area will soon see funds flow for drought support, with $990,000 worth of projects now approved under the Coalition’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that Council has had their proposed local projects approved. “I am so pleased to give the go-ahead…
DetailsRegional Development Australia (RDA) Orana will deliver a project to help migrants fully participate in the local community with a new $49,500 grant from the Federal Government. Upon announcing the funding today, Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Coalition is committed to working closely with organisations such as RDA Orana to support social cohesion.…
DetailsYuluwirri Kids – Coonabarabran Preschool and Long Day Care has received a $40,000 boost under the Federal Government’s Community Child Care Fund, announced today by Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton said the funding will help improve child care participation in the area. “This excellent funding will help Yuluwirri Kids to continue to support…
DetailsLittle Possums Childcare and Early Learning Centre in Warren has received a $177,500 boost under the Federal Government’s Community Child Care Fund, announced today by Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton said the funding has been allocated over a three-year period to help improve child care participation in the area. “This excellent funding will…
DetailsResidents of the Bogan Shire Council area will soon see funds flow for drought support, with $1 million worth of projects now approved under the Coalition’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that Council has had all seven of their proposed local projects approved. “I am so pleased…
DetailsRawsonville Pony Club near Dubbo has received $146,899 for an equestrian arena and facility upgrade, announced by Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton was pleased to visit the pony club last week to congratulate the committee on their success. “Rawsonville Pony Club is an excellent example of a strong local sporting club, with…
DetailsVisit to Menindee with Deputy Prime Minister Last Thursday (7 February) I travelled to Menindee with my friend and colleague, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, The Hon Michael McCormack MP. It was thoroughly productive to take part in discussions with local residents and key groups at a public…
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…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government will provide a record funding commitment for community mental health services nationally, including in the Parkes electorate, through Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed the announcement, and said the funding will contribute strongly to a more integrated mental health system. “The Western NSW PHN is expected to…
DetailsA week of milestones Several great milestones have been achieved this week, with the opening of Macquarie Home Stay in Dubbo, a celebration of the extensive upgrades at Dubbo Airport, and of course the wonderful news on Australia Day that seven deserving recipients in the Parkes electorate have been named in the Australia Day 2019…
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