Coulton’s Catch Up – week ending 6 July

Country of Origin Labelling Country of Origin Labelling became law on 1 July 2018. From 1 July 2016, they were optional and have now become mandatory. Food produced or manufactured from 1 July 2018 and sold in retail stores in Australia must display Country of Origin labels, meaning customers can now easily choose Aussie produce. …

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Next design contract awarded for Inland Rail

The Coalition Government is continuing to progress the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail, with a $13.5 million contract awarded by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) for feasibility design work between Narromine and Narrabri. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the contract is one of many set to be…

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Cobar receives funding to commemorate Armistice Day

Cobar Shire Council will erect commemorative monuments throughout the shire, and hold an event to honour the Centenary of Armistice Day, thanks to recently announced Federal Government funding. Member for the Parkes electorate, Mark Coulton, has congratulated the Cobar Shire Council on a grant of $5699 to develop their project. “I believe Cobar Shire Council’s…

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Eumungerie receives funding to commemorate Armistice Day

The Eumungerie Memorial Cenotaph will receive an upgrade to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice Day, thanks to recently announced Federal Government funding. Member for the Parkes electorate, Mark Coulton, has congratulated the Eumungerie-Coboco RSL Sub Branch on a grant of $3000 to develop their project. “I believe the Eumungerie Memorial Cenotaph project will be a…

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Milparinka receives funding to commemorate Armistice Day

The Milparinka Heritage & Tourism Association will install a memorial plaque at its Heritage Precinct, and publish commemorative books to honour the Centenary of Armistice Day, thanks to recently announced Federal Government funding. Member for the Parkes electorate, Mark Coulton, has congratulated the Milparinka Heritage & Tourism Association on a grant of $2534 to develop…

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Toomelah community receives new meeting space

The $4.8 million community hall was designed to provide a communal meeting place and facilities for the community and external agencies The facility was built by the 21st Construction Squadron during the period May-December 2017 The northern NSW community of Toomelah can now enjoy their new $4.8 million community hall as the Australian Army hands…

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Mobile Service Centre comes to NSW

Local residents across the Parkes electorate will have personalised access to government services this month, with the Coalition Government’s popular Mobile Service Centre ‘Golden Wattle’ coming to NSW. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said residents of Wee Waa, Goodooga, Collarenebri, Enngonia, Brewarrina, Trangie and Narromine will have access to important services including Centrelink, Medicare…

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