Residents of Broken Hill can now take part in more health and wellbeing programs thanks to a major development underway at the city’s YMCA Integrated Wellness Centre. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton toured the facility again today and said he is pleased to support the redevelopment of the YMCA’s mezzanine floor, creating a functional…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is supporting the development of a mining, processing and recycling project that will bring new jobs and economic benefits to communities in regional NSW. Sunrise Energy Metals has been granted Major Project Status for its $2.4 billion Sunrise Battery Materials Complex project at Fifield, near Condobolin NSW. The project will develop and…
DetailsMungindi Junior Rugby League has scored a major try with the news they have successfully received almost half a million dollars in Federal Government funding to replace their clubhouse. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is delighted that the Mungindi community will benefit from the $455,471 grant, which comes as part of the Move…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has encouraged residents in Regional New South Wales to consider road safety as the campaign for Fatality Free Friday continues into its eight year. Mr Coulton said that road safety is absolutely paramount in regional areas. “In the regions, safety on the roads is so important. Tragically, we lose…
Details01 March 2017 The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has urged regional Australians to have their say on plans to decentralise more government offices and agencies to country Australia as part of The Nationals plan to boost job opportunities in the bush. Launching the new Get out of the City Campaign (getoutofthecity.com.au), which aims to drive submissions from country Australia…
DetailsNew on-the-ground projects will give farmers in the Parkes Electorate more tools and research to help them reduce farm costs, increase productivity and achieve greater returns at the farmgate. Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said Minister Joyce had approved funding for 31 new projects across Australia as part of the Australian Government’s $21.2 million dollar…
DetailsMarathon Health has received $20,000 in Federal Government assistance for a software upgrade to support its transition into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The organisation is one of the successful recipients sharing in $9 million under the second round of Transition Assistance Funding, through the Boosting the Local Care Workforce program. Federal Member for…
DetailsA Western NSW group of organic lamb producers has been awarded a $60,200 grant to undertake a feasibility study to establish a collaboratively owned pellet mill. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, welcomed the funding, as part of a $1.3 million grant round to support new cooperative and collaborative business arrangements and boost farmgate returns. …
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…
DetailsFive new bridges will be delivered in the electorate of Parkes following the announcement of successful projects under Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Programme. Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Federal Government’s funding would enable two new bridges being built in the Brewarrina Shire Council and one each in the Lachlan,…
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