50 years of AgQuip I was at the very first AgQuip when it began, so it was quite surreal to be in Gunnedah for the 50th anniversary of this amazing event, which has grown enormously over the years. This is a huge exhibition of farm equipment, heavy machinery, new products and services, designed to highlight…
DetailsGround-breaking Baaka Cultural Centre I was thrilled to be part of the ground-breaking ceremony for the Baaka Cultural Centre project last week in Wilcannia. After some setbacks, this $9.5 million project is finally underway and I can’t wait to see the old Knox and Downs building in Wilcannia’s main street transformed into a fabulous centre…
DetailsHeroic army nurse honoured Last week I visited the newly unveiled statue of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel AO MBE at the Australian War Memorial. This remarkable woman is a hero and deserving of each of the many accolades she received during her life. She is the first individual woman or nurse to be honoured by…
DetailsConcerns about proposed heritage laws I have serious concerns about Labor’s proposed cultural heritage reforms and their potential impact on Australian property owners. The Labor Government has refused to rule out heritage laws similar to the controversial Cultural Heritage Act in Western Australia which is now in question. Any similar laws would cause havoc in…
DetailsTHE HON DAVID LITTLEPROUD MP Leader of The Nationals Shadow Minister for Agriculture SENATOR THE HON JONNO DUNIAM Shadow Minister for the Environment, Fisheries and Forestry Senator for Tasmania THE HON MARK COULTON MP The Nationals Chief Whip Federal Member for Parkes 3 August 2023 LABOR’S PROPOSED HERITAGE REFORMS A MAJOR…
DetailsMeet me at the Nyngan Ag Expo The Nyngan Ag Expo BBQ Lunch is coming up on Saturday 5 August 2023 11.30am – 1.00pm at the Nyngan Showgrounds. This should be an excellent event, with both myself and my friend and colleague Sarah Mitchell MLC in attendance. This will be an opportunity to hear me…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton visits the Copper City Men’s Shed in Cobar Community groups in the Parkes electorate are encouraged to apply now for a share of $66,225 in funding to support the work of their volunteers. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said Expressions of Interest (EOI) in the…
DetailsCarbon Farming Outreach Program The Carbon Farming Outreach Program is an initiative of the Australian Government to deliver training and advice to farmers to integrate low emission technologies and practices into their farming operations and land management practices. This program is offered to organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations…
DetailsStrengthening Rural Communities I’m pleased to welcome funding for several groups in the Parkes electorate under the Australian Government and FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program. These grants are awarded for projects that support small yet vital community needs, disaster resilience and COVID-19 recovery initiatives. Communities from the Parkes electorate received funding in each of…
DetailsSeveral small and medium businesses in the Parkes electorate have received Federal grant funding towards energy efficiency measures through Round 1 of the Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises program. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed the announcement made on 4 July 2023 and extends his congratulations to the successful applicants…
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