Five roadside rest areas across the Parkes electorate will be upgraded to help combat driver fatigue and make local roads safer, thanks to funding under the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said there is nothing more important than saving lives, which is what this funding…
DetailsThe Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has backed a modification of the bridge over the Walgett Branch Line in Narrabri to allow double stacked trains to transition on and off the Inland Rail mainline and further boost freight opportunities in northern New South Wales (NSW). Following consultation with Narrabri Shire Council and key stakeholders…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (centre) with Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor Denis Todd (right) and General Manager Roger Bailey (left). Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of nine local councils in the Parkes electorate receiving disaster recovery assistance. Disaster assistance is now available to nine local councils in the Parkes electorate to help…
DetailsSix more local government areas in the Parkes electorate will be eligible for disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced today. Mr Coulton said assistance is now available for the Bourke, Coonamble, Dubbo, Narromine, Walgett and Warren Local Government Areas. These areas are now included in addition to…
DetailsA week after devastating bushfires which burnt through the Boggabri, Leadville and Uarbry areas in the bottom eastern pocket of the Parkes electorate, the Federal Member Mark Coulton has reiterated calls for further assistance for the region. After visiting and speaking with affected farmers on the ground, Mr Coulton said it would not be hard…
DetailsDisaster assistance has been made available for affected communities in the Narrabri and Warrumbungle Local Government areas following last weekend’s devastating bushfires. The Federal Member for the electorate of Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed today’s funding announcement that would ensure affected individuals, families, and councils have the resourcesand support they need to recover from the impacts of the bushfires…
DetailsDisaster recovery assistance is now available in Narrabri following the severe weather event that occurred in September this year. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said a destructive storm and a tornado swept through the Yarrie Lake area on the south east of Narrabri on 30 September 2021. “Large hail and intense winds caused widespread…
DetailsPhoto caption: An aerial view of flooding at Chinamans Lane, Moree on Wednesday morning. Photo courtesy of Sascha Estens, Rabbit Hop Films Disaster recovery assistance has been made available to those in the Moree Plains and Gwydir local government areas impacted by severe storms and floods from 10 March onwards. A major flood warning and…
DetailsCommunities in the Lachlan and Moree Plains shires that have been impacted by recent heavy rainfall and flooding will be able to access disaster assistance to aid in their recovery, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced. Mr Coulton said assistance is now available to help Lachlan and Moree Plains shire councils, residents, primary…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced that disaster assistance is now available for people in the Gwydir, Moree Plains, Brewarrina and Warren Local Government Areas following severe storms and floods in December. Disaster assistance is now available to residents from four Local Government Areas in the Parkes electorate to help fund…
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