A win for Indigenous education I’m a keen advocate for the work of Clontarf Academies, which is why I was so pleased to speak at the launch of Narromine Clontarf Academy last week. Already more than 60 young Indigenous boys are benefitting from this academy, with that number expected to grow next year. In my…
DetailsThe Grawin Glengarry Sheepyard Opalfield Men’s Shed has received a much-welcome boost, with the Coalition Government providing a $7,273 grant under round 18 of the National Shed Development Programme. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton dropped in to the Men’s Shed while in the area today, to share his congratulations. “It’s fantastic to see the…
DetailsThe Burren Junction Hall will be restored with $53,010 in funding awarded under the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton met with Council while he was in Walgett today, and said the funding will give the hall a new lease on life. “I’m very…
DetailsFreight trains travelling from the east and west will next month be running on the transformational Inland Rail North-West Connection following the completion of construction on the first section of the new track. The North-West Connection will link Inland Rail to the interstate east-west line from Sydney to Perth providing a vital connection for the…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed today’s official opening of the Narromine Clontarf Academy. Mr Coulton is a keen advocate for the work of Clontarf and has previously spoken about the not-for-profit organisation in Parliament. “I’m thrilled with today’s official opening of the Narromine Clontarf Academy, and it’s a great pleasure to…
Details‘Succeed your way’ is the theme of this year’s National Skills Week commencing today, and Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging those in his electorate to celebrate. “This week highlights the range of nationally recognised qualifications available to take advantage of our workforce opportunities,” Mr Coulton said. “The Coalition Government is committed to ensuring…
DetailsAgQuip, Inland Rail, local government I always enjoy my time at AgQuip, and this year was no different. AgQuip is synonymous with primary producers and machinery enthusiasts right around my electorate, and it’s a great day out for locals in the region. I took the opportunity while I was in town to catch up with…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government is rolling out a $44 million program and enhancing its network of offices in the bush to support regional communities and industry to better connect to Inland Rail and the benefits that flow from fast, reliable and cost-competitive freight rail. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional…
Details21 August 2019 MARK COULTON: Look, thank you Philip and Danny for your introduction, and it’s certainly great to be here. The room’s full of dignitaries. It’s dangerous starting to recognise people, but I’d certainly like to recognise my former boss and the chair of the ARTC, Warren Truss; Dr John McVeigh, the local Member…
DetailsNew opportunities for North West students Minister for Education Dan Tehan joined me in the North West last week to officially open the Country University Centres – North West regional study hub. The hub means that students living in the Moree and Narrabri areas will have access to campus-like facilities with modern IT equipment, and…
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