Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has met with two of the winners from the 2014 Heywire competition in Canberra this week. Mr Coulton said that the annual ABC Heywire Summit is an event that he always looks forward to. “For the past several years I have had the opportunity to meet with young people…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has congratulated communities across Western New South Wales on their grant applications though the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). Mr Coulton said that the not for profit organisation has done a fantastic job of supporting regional communities for twenty five years. “Regional communities face certain challenges because…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has co-launched a clinical practice resource module “The Late Effects of Polio Managing Muscles and Mobility” with parliamentary colleague Catherine King. Mr Coulton, a Parliamentary Patron of Polio Australia, said that he was pleased to be able to support the organisation in promoting awareness about the difficulties polio survivors…
DetailsPhoto one: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today celebrates 15 years since he was first elected. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is today celebrating 15 years since he was first elected to the House of Representatives as a Member of Parliament. On November 24 2007, Mr Coulton became the Member for Parkes after…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is calling on the Labor Government to prioritise onshore skilled regional visa applications. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is today calling on the Labor Government to prioritise onshore skilled regional visa applications, to provide certainty to local families and help keep skilled migrants in our regional…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured talking to Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson this week. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is calling on the Labor Government to release the funding details for the next phase of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, to provide certainty to local councils…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with Ben Furney Flour Mills Codirectors Sarah Furney (CEO) and Tim Furney (COO). Earlier this year, Mr Coulton announced Furney’s would receive $1 million under the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund to modernise their business. Local manufacturers in the Parkes electorate with shovel-ready projects to increase their productivity and grow…
DetailsA week after devastating bushfires which burnt through the Boggabri, Leadville and Uarbry areas in the bottom eastern pocket of the Parkes electorate, the Federal Member Mark Coulton has reiterated calls for further assistance for the region. After visiting and speaking with affected farmers on the ground, Mr Coulton said it would not be hard…
DetailsYoung athletes looking for financial assistance to support their involvement in sport are encouraged to apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant. The Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Coalition Government is committed to getting Australian kids more active, more often and is encouraging young athletes, coaches and officials to apply for a…
DetailsMember for Parkes, Mark Coulton, is encouraging locals to volunteer their time this National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week runs from 21 to 27 May and honours the more than eight million Australians who volunteer their time in the community. Mr Coulton said there are more than 27,000 volunteers in the Parkes electorate. “Volunteers are…
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