Backing local schools with infrastructure grants There were plenty of energetic, smiling faces at St Pius X Primary in Dubbo during my visit to the school last week. I was delighted to announce funding of more than $1 million for the school to upgrade its facilities for students and staff. The grant has been committed…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton believes a new collaboration between the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and Hearing Australia will offer major benefits for remote communities in his electorate. “Through this new collaboration between the RFDS and Hearing Australia, innovative hearing screening tools will be adopted and rolled out across Australia as part…
DetailsAll 18 local councils in the Parkes electorate along with the Unincorporated Far West have received extra Federal Government funding of more than $22 million to develop safer roads, under the Roads to Recovery (R2R) program. The funding is part of the additional $138.9 million under the program which has been allocated to eligible council…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services Mark Coulton has today announced St Brigid’s Primary School in Coonamble will benefit from new learning areas and pupil facilities, thanks to a Coalition Government grant. Mr Coulton said the Government would provide $1,494,242 towards the school’s infrastructure project through the Capital Grants Program. “I’m thrilled…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services Mark Coulton has today announced Carinya Christian School in Gunnedah will benefit from new classrooms and pupil facilities, thanks to a Coalition Government grant. Mr Coulton said the Government would provide $900,000 towards the school’s infrastructure project through the Capital Grants Program. “I’m thrilled that Carinya…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Services Mark Coulton has today announced St Pius X Catholic Primary School in Dubbo will benefit from new classrooms and pupil facilities, thanks to a Coalition Government grant. Mr Coulton shared the news during a visit to the school today, and said the Government would provide $1,072,077…
DetailsA local Coonabarabran student is one of more than 60 young women nationwide to participate in an academic workshop in Canberra this week, supported by the Federal Coalition Government. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is pleased Heaven-Leigh McAway-Davis of Coonabarabran High School will benefit from the opportunity. “Congratulations to Heaven-Leigh, who is participating…
DetailsMore drought funds for local councils All 18 local councils in my electorate, and the Unincorporated Far West, can now apply for up to $1 million each under the Drought Communities Programme (DCP) to help stimulate local jobs and business. This is on top of the $1 million per council which was delivered for local…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has today congratulated 20 young athletes from his electorate who have successfully received financial assistance to fulfil their sporting dreams. The Coalition Government’s Local Sporting Champions grants program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in sporting championships. Mr Coulton said the young sportspeople have…
DetailsTrade creating a stronger economy I was pleased to address the important topic of trade during Question Time in Parliament last week. Our ag and mineral exports make an important contribution to Australia’s economic prosperity, and to the vitality of our regional and rural communities. Trade creates more jobs and increases our capacity to pay…
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