Christmas is fast approaching and with more than 2,200 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deployed overseas on operations Australians are being asked to spare a thought for our troops who won’t be able to spend Christmas with their families and friends. The best and most effective way to show support is to send an email…
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, today congratulated the Moree Boomerangs Rugby League Football Club, on being named the Good Sports Awards’ National Good Sports Club of the Year in Melbourne. The Good Sports Awards recognise sporting clubs that promote healthy lifestyles and reduce excessive alcohol consumption. Organised by the Australian Drug Foundation, the Good…
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Defence, Darren Chester, and Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, today met with the Moree Air Force cadets. The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is a youth oriented organisation that is administered and actively supported by the Royal Australian Air Force. “Australia’s Air Force Cadet organisation has nearly 6000…
The Abbott Government has concluded negotiations for an historic free trade agreement with China our largest trading partner which will deliver significant benefits for regional Australia, Federal Member for Parkes, Mr Coulton, said today. In a little over 12 months in office the Abbott Government has now concluded three landmark free trade agreements…
Young people in the Central West will be able to gain valuable skills through a new facility officially opened at Lake Cargelligo Central School. The Lake Cargelligo Trade Training Centre will offer local secondary students qualifications in construction and hospitality with courses to be run at Lake Cargelligo Central School and TAFE Riverina Institute. Students…
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, will be hosting the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Darren Chester, in Moree and Warialda on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. During his visit Mr Chester will meet with staff and cadets from the Moree Air Force Cadet unit, 339 Squadron. “This is a great…
After years of neglect under the Labor Government, the Coalition is putting the focus back on agriculture. The Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper will be the basis for the Government’s policy platform for the agricultural sector. This policy will emphasise the important part that agriculture plays in the Australian economy. The final White Paper is due…
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, is urging local communities to recognise the valuable and tireless work of Australia’s State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers by wearing orange on Wednesday 12 November 2014. The focus of Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) is to encourage the community to show their support by wearing orange, the official colour…
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has encouraged the community to pause for one minute’s silence at 11am, to wear a red poppy or to attend their local Remembrance Day service and pay tribute to the men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve our nation in times of war, conflict…
The end of this week Australia will see world leaders arriving for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. As host, it has been up to Australia to make sure the meeting isn’t just a high-level talk-fest. We are determined that world leaders use their influence to deliver the economic growth, jobs and financial stability that will benefit…