Coulton’s Catch Up – Funding to support our Indigenous artists; Opposition to live sheep export ban; My First Speech competition

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton spoke in opposition to Labor’s live sheep export ban in Parliament last week. Funding to support our Indigenous artists I’d like to congratulate the arts organisations within the Parkes electorate that have received funding through the Federal Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support Program. Arts Out West…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Coalition’s plan for nuclear energy; National roads survey; Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri visits

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton met with Jobs Australia’s Gavin Kay and Tracey Reid to discuss funding options to expand Allawah Cottage in Gunnedah. Coalition’s plan for nuclear energy Every Australian deserves and should expect access to cheaper, cleaner and consistent electricity. This is why Opposition Leader Peter Dutton last week announced…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Changes to the Parkes electorate; Catching up with grant recipients; Murray-Darling Basin compensation package

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with NALAG CEO Trudy Hanson in Dubbo. NALAG has received a $1,100 Volunteer Grant to train more counsellors. Changes to the Parkes electorate On Friday the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) released its 2024 redistribution proposal for New South Wales which will see the Division of Parkes…

Coulton’s Catch Up – REDI.E’s contract terminated; Questions over water issues; Regional Telecommunications Review; Proposed redistribution expected Friday

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton spoke in the House of Representatives last week about REDI.E’s contract being terminated by the NIAA. REDI.E’s contract terminated Last week I was extremely disappointed to find out that the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is cutting the funding to Indigenous service provider Regional Enterprise Development Institute…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Improving mobile network resilience; Welcome changes to PALM scheme work hours; Voicing frustrations

Improving mobile network resilience I’m pleased that a number of communities in the Parkes electorate will benefit from improved mobile network resilience, under Round 2 of the Mobile Network Hardening Program. Telstra has been awarded funding to upgrade eight remote sites in the Parkes electorate, including Brewarrina SCAX, Euabalong SCAX 1, Gwabegar Exchange, Lake Cargelligo…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Local sporting champions recognised; Labor abolishes Mobile Black Spot Program; Menindee CWA wins Australia Post grant

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton presented certificates to Local Sporting Champions recipients Riley Bond and Max Handley, who represented Dubbo in national futsal and billiards and snooker championships, respectively. Local sporting champions recognised Congratulations to the six young athletes from the Parkes electorate who have received financial assistance to participate in national…

Coulton’s Catch Up – $30.5 million investment into our region; Another disappointing Budget; Win for farmers; Car tax rammed through the House

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Dubbo Regional Council Chief Executive Officer Murray Wood and Mayor Mathew Dickerson are thrilled that Dubbo Regional Council has been awarded $7 million in funding for the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre and Keeping Place. $30.5 million investment into our region I am absolutely thrilled that five…

Coulton’s Catch Up – 2023-24 Volunteer Grants announced; Funding welcomed for Nyngan airport; Calls to scrap Labor’s fresh food tax; Telstra delays 3G shutdown

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with members of the Trangie Central School P&C Association, which received a $1,400 grant. 2023-24 Volunteer Grants announced Thirty-one volunteer organisations in the Parkes electorate will share in $66,225 under the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program. I know many local groups have been struggling during the current…

Coulton’s Catch Up – Visit to Moree and Boggabilla; Grants to strengthen six communities; Remote airstrip funding delayed

Visit to Moree and Boggabilla Last week I was joined by Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price in Boggabilla and Moree to discuss youth crime and various social issues. We heard about the work the local police, youth organisations and Moree Plains Shire Council are…

Coulton’s Catch Up: Local veterans recognised; Inland Rail Community Sponsorships; 2024 ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton presented three Certificates of Appreciation to Kamala Wheeler to recognise the military service of her father Eric, grandfather Hugh and great uncle Charles. Local veterans recognised It was an honour to present Certificates of Appreciation to the family of Charles Leonard Johnston, Hugh Alfred Johnston and Eric…