The Australian Government has announced funding to construct heavy duty pavement on the Newell Highway, including a widened centreline, between Mungle Back Creek and Boggabilla, under the National Highway Upgrade Programme. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Australian Government would provide $61.35 million and the New South Wales Government $15.35 million to the…
DetailsEligible organisations in the Parkes electorate are being urged to apply for their share of $150,000 in funding under a new round of the popular Stronger Communities Programme (SCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Coalition Government will fund up to 20 local community infrastructure projects across his electorate, with grants ranging from $2,500…
DetailsEligible organisations in the Parkes electorate are being urged to apply for their share of $150,000 in funding under a new round of the popular Stronger Communities Programme (SCP). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Liberal and Nationals Government will fund up to 20 local community infrastructure projects across his electorate, with grants ranging…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has invited four Community groups across the Parkes Electorate to apply for more than $330,000 in funding through the Coalition Government’s Community Heritage and Icons Grants program. Parkes Electorate currently has four National Heritage listed sites including the Brewarrina fish traps [Baiames Ngunnhu] the Moree Baths and Swimming Pool,…
DetailsLocal councils in the Parkes electorate are set to receive a significant funding boost for road infrastructure, with the continuation of the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed the funding, which will help all 18 local councils, and the Unincorporated Area, deliver road improvements needed to support their…
DetailsPhoto Caption (L-R): Bourke Shire Council Mayor Barry Holman, Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, and Bourke Shire Council General Manager Ross Earl. Bourke Shire Council has received Federal Government funding to lead a wild dog management project on behalf of Western NSW combined shires including Brewarrina, Cobar and Central Darling. Six local shire councils in…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) caught up with Lifeline Broken Hill Country to Coast CEO Scott Hammond recently. Lifeline Broken Hill Country to Coast volunteers will be able to undertake important suicide prevention training thanks to a $5,000 grant provided under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said sporting opportunities for children were set to expand now that local primary schools could apply for funding through the Abbott Government’s $100 million Sporting Schools programme. Mr Coulton said the before, during and after school hours sporting programme is designed to deliver sports for local schools’ particular…
DetailsWith today marking 100 years of the Gunnedah RSL sub-branch, Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced $1660 for the sub-branch to obtain six special needs chairs. The funding comes under the Federal Government’s Veteran and Community Grants program to support veterans and their families in the Gunnedah area. “I congratulate the Gunnedah RSL sub-branch…
DetailsCommunity groups across Western New South Wales are invited to apply for grants through the 2015-16 round of the Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme. These grants are part of the Australian Government’s $1.4 million commitment to provide opportunities for community groups to engage with and raise awareness of places recognised on Australia's National…
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