Coulton’s Catch Up: Carbon Farming Outreach Program; Samuel Johnson in Dubbo; Free home internet for unconnected students

Carbon 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…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Strengthening Rural Communities; Energy Efficiency Grants; New amenities for Gwydir Fitness Centre

Strengthening 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…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Regional Tech Hub available to help; Growing Regions Program; New Instant Asset Write-off falls short; My First Speech Competition opens

Regional Tech Hub available to help I encourage anyone experiencing connectivity issues to make use of assistance available through the Regional Tech Hub. The Australian Government funds the Regional Tech Hub, which provides free independent advice and support on telecommunications issues to Australians living and working in regional and remote locations, such as improving connectivity,…

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New Instant Asset Write-off falls short

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton visiting Michell Machinery Dubbo to discuss the Instant Asset Write-off in 2020 Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has warned that Labor’s changes to the Instant Asset Write-off have hamstrung its ability to assist many businesses across the Parkes electorate. From 1 July 2023 businesses will have…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Local Sporting and Para Champions; Macquarie Homestay welcomes new trees; Saluting Their Service

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with CEO Rod Crowfoot of Macquarie Home Stay Dubbo Local Sporting and Para Champions Last week I was delighted to present some of our finest young sportspeople with a certificate to celebrate their success in receiving financial assistance through the Local Sporting Champion and Local Para Champions…

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