Patients in Dubbo and Western New South Wales will now be able to access lifesaving scans at their fingertips for cancer, stroke, heart and other medical conditions, with the Coalition Government’s announcement of a new MRI licence for the Dubbo Hospital. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton shared the exciting news at the hospital today. “I’m…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomes the announcement of a new program that will give consumers greater information on the speeds and experience they can expect from fixed-line broadband services delivered over the National Broadband Network (NBN). Mr Coulton said the Broadband Performance Monitoring and Reporting (BPMR) program, to be implemented by the Australian…
DetailsLocal Heywire Competition winner, Matt Johnston, was recognised in Canberra this morning as part of the ABC’s Heywire Regional Youth Summit. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton joined in congratulating the Wellington born storyteller at an event at Parliament House this morning. The annual Heywire Competition provides youth aged between 16 and 22…
DetailsMark Coulton, Federal Member for Parkes said the Abbott Government’s first Budget is laying the foundations for a strong and prosperous economy with less debt. “At the election, the Coalition made the solemn promise to get the Budget back under control, as well as scrap the Carbon Tax, end the waste, stop the boats and…
DetailsMobile child care services supporting communities in the Parkes Electorate where no other viable permanent option exists will share in more than $2 million worth of support from the Abbott Government, Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, announced today. The Government supports mobile child care providers servicing regional, remote, rural, disadvantaged and indigenous communities through…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomes today’s news that the Albanese Government has reconsidered its position and has now decided to provide the full budgeted funding to charity Fortem Australia, which provides mental health and well-being services to Australia’s first responders. This will allow Fortem to continue their program expansion to assist more…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Federal Member for Parkes with Lachlan Shire Council Mayor John Medcalf OAM and General Manager Greg Tory at the Condobolin Truck Wash, which will be upgraded with $265,228 under Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). Photo courtesy Condobolin Argus. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced more…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has welcomed the 2016–17 Federal Budget as being a sound and sensible budget that offers good opportunities to stimulate the economy of Western New South Wales. Attending Parliament in Canberra last night, Mr Coulton said he was not surprised by Treasurer Scott Morrison’s approach to this budget. “I never…
DetailsThe Gravesend community has received a most welcome boost with the announcement of a $14,221 grant to upgrade their local Town Hall. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton met with the Gravesend Hall Committee today to congratulate members on their successful application, which has been funded under Round Four of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme…
DetailsOn Sunday, 11 November 2018, Australia will mark a significant milestone in its military history, commemorating the centenary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging communities across his electorate to participate in their local commemorative service on 11 November and observe a minute’s…
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