The 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…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Member for Parkes Mark Coulton at last year’s announcement of $12.5 million to seal 70 kilometres of Pooncarie Road in the Central Darling Shire, which will be complemented by new funding of $4.6 million to seal the road in the Wentworth Shire (photo taken March 2019). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, who has long championed the Inland Rail project, has welcomed a new report which shows the wide-ranging regional benefits that the rail track will provide. Mr Coulton said the in-depth study by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) shows the boost to Gross Regional Product over the next 50…
DetailsA Federal MP who was a farmer for 30 years before he entered Parliament says banning glyphosate will only add to the angst of farmers who are already battling the effects of drought. Mark Coulton, Federal Member for Parkes, represents half of New South Wales and believes those calling for a ban of the chemical…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): Next month Australia will host the Invictus Games, and I would like to acknowledge in the Australian parliament that Marcus Wilson from Broken Hill will be competing as part of the Australian team in the Invictus Games. It might seem surprising that someone who lives in…
DetailsIt is in vogue to talk of disaster and desperation to grab headlines and gain attention in the hallowed halls of policy in Canberra. But this approach masks what is happening in regional Australia and undermines the goal of those seeking to highlight the importance of our regions. Regional Australia has done well to avoid…
DetailsNorth West New South Wales residents are encouraged to have their say on the North Star to Border (NS2B) leg of Inland Rail, through the release of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) by the NSW Government. Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government and Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said progressing the…
DetailsTraffic lights will be switched on at Baird Street next week, completing the $40 million Newell-Mitchell highway intersection upgrade ahead of schedule and under budget. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said this marked the final piece in the puzzle of the 18-month upgrade to the four-lane Newell-Mitchell highways intersection to improve road safety and…
DetailsAn independent panel reviewing the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) will visit Dubbo on 15 November to consult with farmers and stakeholders in the area. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed the additional consultation, and said it will provide farmers in the Dubbo region with an opportunity to contribute to the Review face-to-face. “The FHA…
DetailsTraffic flow and safety will significantly improve in Moree following the Moree Bypass Stage Two project officially opening today, six months ahead of schedule. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the Australian and NSW governments provided $15 million each towards the second and final stage of the project,…
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