Coulton’s Catch Up: Labor’s Basin Plan will cost us; Calling all photographers; Preparing for the 2023 Referendum

Labor’s Basin Plan will cost us I joined my Coalition colleagues in Parliament recently to speak up as a group against Labor’s disastrous move to re-introduce water buybacks into the Murray Darling Basin Plan regardless of the economic impact on agricultural communities. This press conference followed on from a roundtable discussion with representatives from horticulture,…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Last week for Volunteer Grant applications; Pharmacies facing the fallout; Students meet the Speaker of the House

Last week for Volunteer Grant applications We are fast approaching the deadline for this year’s round of Volunteer Grants, with the 2023 round closing at 5pm AEST on Friday 8 September. These grants are designed to help volunteer organisations pay for equipment, promotional activities, fuel costs or other expenses so that they can continue to…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Ground-breaking Baaka Cultural Centre; Speaking up for free speech; Recognising our local veterans

Ground-breaking Baaka Cultural Centre I was thrilled to be part of the ground-breaking ceremony for the Baaka Cultural Centre project last week in Wilcannia. After some setbacks, this $9.5 million project is finally underway and I can’t wait to see the old Knox and Downs building in Wilcannia’s main street transformed into a fabulous centre…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Concerns about proposed heritage laws; Labor’s BANANA republic; Amazing effort for Macquarie Home Stay

Concerns about proposed heritage laws I have serious concerns about Labor’s proposed cultural heritage reforms and their potential impact on Australian property owners. The Labor Government has refused to rule out heritage laws similar to the controversial Cultural Heritage Act in Western Australia which is now in question. Any similar laws would cause havoc in…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Carbon Farming Outreach Program; Samuel Johnson in Dubbo; Free home internet for unconnected students

Carbon Farming Outreach Program The Carbon Farming Outreach Program is an initiative of the Australian Government to deliver training and advice to farmers to integrate low emission technologies and practices into their farming operations and land management practices. This program is offered to organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Strengthening Rural Communities; Energy Efficiency Grants; New amenities for Gwydir Fitness Centre

Strengthening Rural Communities I’m pleased to welcome funding for several groups in the Parkes electorate under the Australian Government and FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program. These grants are awarded for projects that support small yet vital community needs, disaster resilience and COVID-19 recovery initiatives. Communities from the Parkes electorate received funding in each of…

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