The Federal Coalition Government has announced it will make a significant contribution to support the New South Wales Government’s proposal for a new bridge over the Macquarie River in Dubbo. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Australian Government investment of $176.2 million will ease congestion and maintain reliable access through Dubbo during flood…
DetailsEleven rural communities in the Parkes electorate have access to a $15 million economic development fund for Murray-Darling Basin community projects, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced. Mr Coulton said a second round of the Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program is open to the towns of Bourke, Brewarrina, Menindee, Moree, Mungindi, Narromine, Pooncarie,…
DetailsMember for Parkes Mark Coulton said communities in his electorate will benefit from a new round of drought assistance from the Federal Coalition Government. Mr Coulton said $33 million had been made available through the Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI) to provide immediate financial assistance to eligible households in hardship. “Farming households can receive up…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with Warren P & A Association members including President Ashley Bell (front, right) and Secretary Sophie O’Brien (front, left). The Federal Government is spending $36 million to help agricultural show societies recover from the effects of COVID-19, ensuring they can continue after the pandemic. The Australian Government is…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said farmers and contractors across his electorate can now apply to access one-off payments of $3,000 thanks to the Coalition Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI). Mr Coulton said the payments would provide immediate relief and ease some of the burden being experienced by local communities due to the…
DetailsCommunities across the Parkes electorate will share in more than $382,000 for their local projects under the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Government is pleased to support the vital work of FRRR, which helps regional, rural and remote communities coping…
DetailsFunding is on offer which will help local businesses build their workforce capabilities to transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said a total funding pool of $8.8 million is available in the latest round of Transition Assistance Funding through the Coalition Government. “I strongly encourage disability and…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) caught up with CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes Social Enterprise and Community Engagement Manager Michael McDowell (left) and Cooee for Coffee team members Dimity Dixon and Tori Towney in Bourke recently. A social enterprise project helping women in Bourke and Wilcannia to enter the workforce and gain job-ready skills…
DetailsLocal community groups in the Parkes electorate are being urged to apply for Federal Government funding to support their volunteers. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said eligible groups can now submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) to his office for the Coalition Government’s 2019-20 Volunteer Grants program. “Volunteers make such an important impact right…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomes the 2021-2022 Federal Budget. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed the 2021-2022 Federal Budget which he said delivers unprecedented investment as the nation comes back stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Budget, which was handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg this evening, focusses on creating…
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