Coulton’s Catch Up – Big week on the road, Improved water security for Cobar, Protecting Warren against future floods, Medical centre extension, bypass openings

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured REDI.E Programs Manager Michael Cooper (fifth from left) and the staff at the Wilcannia General Store last week. Big week on the road I enjoyed a big week on the road last week, which kicked off with the Western Division Councils of NSW conference in Cobar,…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Big week back on the road; Narromine Lions Club funding; Funding opportunity for childcare providers; Live music grants available

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton met with Narromine Lions Club members to check out the completed restoration of the historic turntable precinct. Big week back on the road I was happy to be back out on the road last week after a few weeks in Canberra. My favourite part of the job…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – BBRF packs a punch for Parkes electorate, Helping older Australians stay connected, Aussie made campaign

BBRF packs a punch for Parkes electorate A highlight of my week was sharing the exciting news that the Parkes electorate stands to benefit from a whopping $18.8 million under the latest round of the Federal Coalition Government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). A real standout was Cobar Shire Council which will receive a mammoth…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Back to business, Supporting events in Dubbo, Indigenous tourism grants closing soon

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, Nathan Cubby and Charlie McHughes at the Clontarf Foundation Central West Employment Forum in Dubbo last week. Back to business With the election campaign now over, it’s back to business as usual for me, meeting with constituents and attending various events across the electorate. Although last week…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Back to business, Accelerating the Broken Hill Cobalt project, New $2.5 million Lucas Bridge now open, Preserving local wartime heritage

Photo one: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with some of the participants of LeaderLife in Dubbo last week. LeaderLife has recently received a share of $1.48 million in Federal Government funding to build its capacity through the Safer Communities Program. Back to business It was good to be back on the road last…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Australia Day celebrations, Macquarie Home Stay expansion funded, Boothenba Road upgrade opened, Visit to the Far West, Senate disaster committee formed

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Warren Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year Dr John Burke. Australia Day celebrations It was a pleasure to participate in Australia Day celebrations in Warren and Coonabarabran this year. It’s always wonderful to see our communities come together on Australia Day to celebrate those people…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Australia Day celebrations, Exciting week of openings, Flood recovery grants for small businesses

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (second from right) pictured with Lachlan Shire Council General Manager Greg Tory, Citizen of the Year Dr Khaled Bardawil, Australia Day Ambassador Donna Burton from Coonabarabran, Australia Day Award winner Sue Nicholls, Sportsperson of the Year Dylan Bendell and Mayor John Medcalf OAM in Lake Cargelligo. Australia…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Apply now for Volunteer Grants, Happy National Science Week, Chance for senior students to make their voices heard, Working with Indigenous communities

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton caught up with members of the Toomelah Local Aboriginal Land Council last week. Apply now for Volunteer Grants I am inviting eligible not-for-profit organisations in the Parkes electorate to submit an expression of interest to my office for the 2022-23 Volunteer Grants program. Whether it’s volunteering with…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Apply now for community drought grants, National Flag Day 2022, Gunnedah poets represent at poetry award, Trees to be planted in Dunedoo

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton raising the Australian flag outside his Dubbo electorate office to mark National Flag Day. Apply now for community drought grants It’s hard to imagine another drought while it’s so wet and green at the moment, but we know drier times are just around the corner. That’s why…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – All matters health and Indigenous communities, Checking in with Mungindi, Peace of mind in Gular, Restarting the business events sector

Photo Caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton at Gulargambone Pre-School with Committee Member Jodie Peart, Treasurer Belinda Moeris, Director Amii Marchant and Gulargambone Central School Principal Michael Spora. Gulargambone Pre-School will benefit from $87,525 in Federal Government funds for security enhancements. All matters health and Indigenous communities It’s been another productive week on the…

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