Photo Caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is urging people in his electorate to download the Australian Government’s COVID-19 mobile app which launched yesterday. Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Communications Mark Coulton is urging people in his electorate to download the Australian Government’s COVID-19 mobile application which launched yesterday. Mr Coulton…
Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Communications Mark Coulton is urging news publishers in his electorate to throw their hat in the ring for essential funding to support their operations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Mr Coulton said the Coalition Government is backing public interest journalism with the $5 million Regional and Small…
Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health Mark Coulton said he is thrilled that contracts have been signed to pave the way for a GP-led COVID-19 respiratory clinic to open in Dubbo. Mr Coulton met with local doctors to tour the clinic site earlier this week, which is being assembled by Dubbo Medical…
ANZAC Day is one of the most important days on our national calendar, and attending a service in my electorate every year has always been a staple in my diary. It is a significant commemoration where we demonstrate our respect and admiration for ANZACs past and present. While we traditionally gather in large numbers; at…
Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government, the Hon Mark Coulton MP, said residents and travellers in his electorate are on track to benefit from improved mobile coverage. Mr Coulton today announced the Parkes electorate will receive four new base stations under Round 5 of the Morrison McCormack…
A $52.8 million aeromedical retrieval package to support rural and remote communities during the COVID-19 health emergency was announced today by Federal Regional Health Minister, Mark Coulton. Minister Coulton, making the announcement at the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) base in Dubbo today, said the Australian Government’s investment of close to $53 million will increase…
The Federal Government today announced a suite of measures to help sustain Australian media businesses as they work to keep regional communities informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister for Regional Communications and Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the measures include: • Tax relief – A 12-month waiver of spectrum tax for commercial television and…
Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health Mark Coulton has welcomed the news that three doctors in his electorate are being supported by the Federal Government to extend their medical training while continuing to work in their communities. “Congratulations to Drs Kumosha Abeyweera and Salma Hanif of the Boggabri Medical Centre, and Dr…
Intermodal hubs and new freight provisioning centres are amongst 16 local project proposals to be further developed with support from the Australian Government’s $44 million Inland Rail Interface Improvement Program. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said an EY Australia-led consortium had been commissioned to further develop the…
Around one million families are set to receive free child care during the coronavirus pandemic under a new plan from the Coalition Government. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the plan will help deliver financial relief for parents in his electorate. “Today’s announcement will help ensure the early childhood education and care sector in…