Yesterday I underwent a three-hour surgery to remove my third melanoma and five lymph nodes. All indications are that the procedure was completely successful, and I will not require further treatment. I will be taking a few days to recuperate and look forward to getting back to work later next week. In the meantime, my…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has this week called for the leadership of the Hunter New England Local Health District to visit the community of Wee Waa and come up with a solution, following the closure of the local hospital. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, Mr Coulton said basic health care is something that…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey are backing their state Nationals colleagues in calls for the NSW Labor Government to take stronger action to tackle youth crime following the tragic death of a motorcyclist in Gunnedah earlier this week. Mr Coulton said this incident has sent shockwaves throughout…
DetailsPhoto caption: Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey, Shadow Minister for Resources Senator Susan McDonald and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek Mine. The mining and resources industries in the Parkes electorate will be supported by a future Coalition Government to ensure they can continue to grow and provide…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomes $14.6 million in funding for Dubbo Regional Airport but expresses disappointment not more projects in the electorate were funded under Round 2 of the Growing Regions Program. Dubbo Regional Airport’s runway will be upgraded thanks to a $14.6 million investment from the Australian Government. Federal Member…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with members of the Cobar Pony Club which received a $7,499 grant to purchase a new lawnmower under the previous round of the Stronger Communities Programme. Community groups in the Parkes electorate are being invited to apply for a share of $150,000 in funding under the…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton presented a certificate to Denim Auld who received a Local Sporting Champions grant to compete in the National Futsal Championships. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has congratulated 19 young athletes from the electorate who have received financial assistance to fulfil their sporting dreams. The young sportspeople…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (centre) presented Saluting Their Service Certificates of Appreciation to Kathleen Furney, the daughter of John Allen Furney, and Natalie Lewis, the granddaughter of Robert William Holmes. Two World War II veterans have been recognised for their military service during a special presentation in Dubbo. Federal Member for…
DetailsPhoto caption: Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (left) with Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Bridget McKenzie in Narromine. There’s a renewed push for the Inland Rail project to be completed, following meetings with key stakeholders in the Parkes electorate. Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured on the upgraded Pooncarie Road near Menindee. Motorists travelling along the Pooncarie Road to Menindee can enjoy a safer and smoother journey now that the $48.8 million project to seal the road is complete. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said it’s an exciting milestone for…
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