The 75th anniversaries of two battles Australian troops during World War 2 are to be commemorated at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The battle of Milne Bay and the Kokoda campaign are regarded as two of Australia’s most significant actions of the Second World War. Australian War Memorial Director, Dr Brendon Nelson AO said…
DetailsThe Coalition Government will provide $442,500 to support the Warra Warra Legal Service in its work to address family violence experienced by Indigenous women and children in far western NSW. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said the funding formed part of the $25 million Indigenous-focused package under the Third Action Plan of the National…
DetailsThe connection to superfast broadband to more than 2,100 homes and businesses in Cobar is about to go live as the nbn completes the rollout of fibre to the node. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Australian Government’s National Broadband Network will boost productivity and provide a platform for innovation to ensure the…
DetailsA new online registration process can assist residents of the Electorate of Parkes to sign up as organ donors in record time “A minute or two of your time could save lives and make a lifetime of difference for up to 10 people needing organ or tissue donation,” Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said. “Now,…
DetailsA large range of social benefits will be delivered for the residents of the Tottenham area with the announcement of Building Better Regions round one funding for a multipurpose facility at the town’s pool. The Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash and the Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Lachlan Council will receive $181,450…
DetailsA much needed facility to provide respite for adults and children with disabilities in the township of Trangie is set to become a reality following the announcement of infrastructure projects to be funded under the first round of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash and the Federal Member…
DetailsResidents of the rural township of Curlewis can look forward to a guaranteed water supply with $2.6 million from round one of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund allocated to a pipeline project in the region. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash and the Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced funding for the…
DetailsA Moree Aged and Disability service provider will extend and enhance the provision of its services to people in outer rural and remote areas following the announcement of infrastructure projects to be funded under the first round of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash and the Federal Member…
DetailsThe quality of artwork and output capabilities of a talented Ballimore-based Aboriginal sculptor will be enhanced through a $202,620 Indigenous Entrepreneurs Package grant according to the Federal Member for the electorate of Parkes, Mark Coulton. The grant is part of the Nationals/Liberal Government’s $115 million Indigenous Entrepreneurs Package election commitment. Mr Coulton said this investment…
DetailsThe Nyngan community has received a healthy boost with the completion of the Nyngan Medical Centre. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash said she was delighted to see the project reach completion, with the Medical Centre set to improve health outcomes in the region. “During my time as Minister for Rural Health I have seen…
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