Media Release RESIDENTS in the Warrumbungle Shire will benefit from a share in joint Commonwealth-State funding of $2.59 million for projects to help better protect NSW communities from the threat of bushfires. Visiting Coonabarabran last week, Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the funding commitment would contribute $110,000...
Media Release WITH the help of a $24,000 grant from the NSW Government, the Mungindi Community Home Care Support Program (CHCP) is about to extend its office precinct to include a purpose-built activities room to better service its clients. Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall announced the funding...
Media Release A new, state-wide campaign aimed at mobilising members of the public in the fight against prohibited drugs has arrived in Barwon Local Area Command (LAC) – and already recorded its first success. The “Dob in a Dealer” campaign has been funded by the Commonwealth Government,...
Media Release Brewarrina Shire Council has received a significant boost, with $495,000 approved from its $1.5 million allocation to build much‑needed infrastructure projects under the Coalition Government’s $35 million Drought Communities Programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce said the three...
THE Moree on a Plate food and wine festival has long been regarded as a regional showcase for quality products from across the vast north-west and beyond. That’s why mobile espresso bar Deluxe Café Moree will again be there serving premium blend Toby’s Estate coffee for...
Media Release A teenager has been charged after allegedly biting the ear off a man during a fight at Boggabilla in the state’s far north yesterday. About 4.45am (Saturday 30 April 2016), Police will allege a 17-year-old teen and a 44-year-old man became involved in a fight...
By Georgina Poole IT IS not just adult taste buds that will tantalised at the upcoming Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival, youngsters from across the district are encouraged to come along and learn about fresh local produce and healthy food choices. Ever popular Melbourne show,...
Media Release Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton was pleased to present the Narrabri and District Historical Society with a cheque for over $5,000 which will go towards an electrical upgrade for the local museum. In Narrabri today, Mr Coulton said that the upgrade works will help...
Media Release MEMBERS of what is affectionately known as Coonabarabran’s “Dead People Society” (DPS) are set to undertake further work at the iconic Memorial Wall at the old Coonabarabran cemetery. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has presented the DPS Local and Family History Group with a cheque...
Media Release THE Baradine branch of the Country Women’s Association of New South Wales (NSW) has received over $8,000 towards the renovation of its hall. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton enjoyed meeting with members in Baradine yesterday where he presented President of the Baradine CWA, Nea Worrell...