Four local veterans recognised for military service

Photo one: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) presented two Certificates of Appreciation to Raymond John Harvey who served in two separate peace keeping operations as a sailor in the Royal Australian Navy from 1967 to 1979. Four veterans with ties to Broken Hill have been recognised for their military service during a special…

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New Dubbo Bridge a step closer to reality

The New Dubbo Bridge is another step closer to being a reality, with the announcement of the successful contractor for the $220.2 million project. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said civil construction company Abergeldie has been awarded the contract to build the New Dubbo Bridge across the Macquarie River and floodplain, and the adjoining…

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Budget a blow to communities in the Parkes electorate

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton discusses the Budget with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has slammed Labor’s first Budget, saying it’s a major blow to our regional communities. “The biggest loser in this Budget is regional Australia,” Mr Coulton said. “The slashing of the Building Better Regions…

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$2.4 million making a splash for Bourke Memorial Swimming Pool

Photo one: Bourke Shire Council Mayor Barry Hollman, Bourke Memorial Swimming Pool Manager Mark Hollman, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Bourke Shire Council Manager Planning, Regulatory and Environmental Services Dwayne Willoughby inspect the progress of the children’s pool at Bourke Memorial Swimming Pool. Bourke families will soon be able to enjoy a new…

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Search for a photo that showcases the Parkes electorate

Photo caption: Last year’s Christmas card cover photo was of the sunset at the full Menindee Lake taken by Menindee photographer Michael Minns. Photo credit: Michael Minns Keen photographers from the Parkes electorate are encouraged to get snapping, with Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton calling for entries for his inaugural Christmas Card Photo Competition.…

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Tomingley treated to safer water

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Narromine Shire Council Mayor Craig Davies. A new $720 000 water treatment plant is providing safe and reliable access to water for Tomingley thanks to funding from the State and Federal Governments and Narromine Shire Council. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said safe…

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