Coulton’s Catch Up – Campaign to fund Macquarie Home Stay expansion, Ivanhoe Multi Service Outlet now open, Recognising our very own English Channel swimmer, Impressive future farmers at Hermidale

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (fourth from left) pictured with Hermidale Public School students Oliver Sheather, Abbie Smith, Ruby Mudford, Jimmy Smith, Marlie Jensen, Matilda Mudford and Ned Gunning, and teacher Rebekah Coddington. Campaign to fund Macquarie Home Stay expansion Macquarie Home Stay is a vital service for people throughout western NSW,…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Clarifying Marrabinya concerns, Meeting with new Water Minister, AgQuip returns with a bang, Commemorating Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) pictured with Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey at AgQuip last week. Clarifying Marrabinya concerns A peaceful protest took place outside my Dubbo office last Friday, in response to changes to the Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program, which is currently being delivered by Maari Ma Health Aboriginal…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Apply now for Volunteer Grants, Happy National Science Week, Chance for senior students to make their voices heard, Working with Indigenous communities

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton caught up with members of the Toomelah Local Aboriginal Land Council last week. Apply now for Volunteer Grants I am inviting eligible not-for-profit organisations in the Parkes electorate to submit an expression of interest to my office for the 2022-23 Volunteer Grants program. Whether it’s volunteering with…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Climate change legislation worrying, Doctor shortage at risk of worsening, More detail needed on Voice to Parliament

Climate change legislation worrying The legislation of the Labor Government’s emissions reduction target is worrying. I am not a climate change denier – I accept the 43 per cent reduction target that Labor took to the election. This 43 per cent is now formally recognised by the United Nations as Australia’s emissions reduction target, so…

Coulton’s Catch Up – First week back of Parliament, Milestone for New Dubbo Bridge project, Vale Evelyn Barber

First week back of Parliament It was an honour to be sworn in as the Federal Member for Parkes for the sixth time, during the opening of the 47th Parliament last week. The first week was eventful, but it’s always great to hear the maiden speeches of the newest Members and Senators. One of the…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Foot and mouth risk rises, Largest ever pavement upgrade of Newell Highway begins, Catch up with community groups

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Piranhas Swimming Club’s Necia Benjamin in Lightning Ridge last week. Foot and mouth risk rises The detection of viral foot and mouth fragments on products brought in from Indonesia and China last week was a wakeup call and a worrying reminder of just how easy…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Concern over foot and mouth disease, New eligibility for fourth vaccine, Disaster assistance for Warren

Photo caption: As a grazier, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is very concerned about the threat that foot and mouth disease poses to Australia’s $80 billion livestock industry. Concern over foot and mouth disease Late last week, the Labor Government announced a $14 million package to help prevent foot and mouth disease from arriving…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Launch of the Galari Agricultural Company, Tradies breakfast focuses on mental health, Assistance for tertiary students and apprentices

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (far left) attended the official launch of the Galari Agricultural Company at Lake Cowal on Wednesday. He is pictured with his wife, Robyn Coulton, Ally Coe, CEO of the Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, Member for Riverina, and John Penhall, General Manager of Evolution…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Funding for nine volunteer groups, 2021 Census data released, Orientation week for new MPs

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Binnaway Show Society President Harry Powell. The Binnaway Show Society is one of nine organisations in the Parkes electorate to share in $31,760 in Volunteer Grants. Funding for nine volunteer groups Volunteers are the lifeblood of towns and villages throughout the Parkes electorate, so I…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Trees to be planted across the Parkes electorate, Connecting with grant recipients, Locals bettering the lives of Indigenous youth

Trees to be planted across the Parkes electorate Trees will be planted across the Parkes electorate thanks to more than $76,000 in funding provided under the Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program. It was a pleasure to visit the first three recipients last week, including the MET Condobolin Campus, Macquarie Home Stay in Dubbo…