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Three Moree veterans honoured in special presentation

Photo caption: (Back) Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, Moree RSL Sub-Branch president John Williams, Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Barnaby Joyce and Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey pictured with (front) Maree Brady who accepted a Commemorative Medallion on behalf of her father William Norman, Dianne Patterson who accepted a Medallion on behalf of…

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Coulton calls for ongoing funding for Royal Far West

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (centre) met with representatives from Royal Far West in Parliament last week, prior to moving his Private Members’ Business motion. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is calling for the Labor Government to provide ongoing funding to Royal Far West to allow the service to continue its…

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Local athletes recognised at sports awards

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (centre) presented certificates of appreciation to Neil Webster, Craig Gale, Tracey Whillock and Geoff Mann to thank them for all their support of the Dubbo Regional Sports Awards over the past 17 years. Over 75 athletes from across the Dubbo Region have been recognised for their achievements…

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Disaster support welcomed for Carinda

Photo caption: NSW SES have been on the ground supporting the Carinda community following the severe thunderstorm that ripped through town. Photo courtesy of NSW SES Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has today welcomed news that the Australian and New South Wales Governments will provide the Walgett Local Government Area with crucial financial support,…

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Labor’s disingenuous On Farm Connectivity Program grants

Labor’s On Farm Connectivity Program has been labelled disingenuous by Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton said Labor’s insincere application process for grants has created more frustration and heartache among the farming community. It comes after Labor closed round two of the program, worth $18 million, less than a week after announcing applications…

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Mark Coulton delivers valedictory speech

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton delivering his valedictory speech to the House of Representatives. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton yesterday delivered his valedictory speech, just a few days short of 17 years since he was first elected as the 1029th Member of the Australian Parliament. Mr Coulton took the opportunity to…

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The Nationals pledge to fix agriculture on National Ag Day

Photo caption: The Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey, Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pledge to fix 10 terrible Labor policies that are harming agriculture. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and The Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey are pledging to fix 10 terrible Labor policies…

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World War II veterans recognised for military service

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to David Poole for his late father Cedric Bede Poole and late stepfather Raymond Victor Abrahams who both served during World War II. Two World War II veterans have been recognised for their military service during a special presentation in Moree in…

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Dubbo veteran recognised for military service

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mark and Tom Gallagher for their late father and grandfather Patrick Augustine Gallagher who served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. A World War II veteran from Dubbo has been recognised for his military service during…

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