Menindee fish kill Readers would now be aware of the recent fish kill at Menindee Lakes. This is a concerning issue and I continue to monitor the situation closely. I am advised that the deaths appear to be linked to the short spell of cooler weather before Christmas that caused algae to die. This meant…
DetailsA positive week for infrastructure and health Last week was momentous with the official sod turn of the nation-building Inland Rail project taking place near Parkes on Thursday – a project which compelled me to get off the tractor on the farm near Warialda and join politics. Inland Rail is a 1700km rail line between…
DetailsParliament sitting comes to a close Last week was the final Parliamentary sitting week for 2018, and I will return to Canberra again early next year. With the break comes a chance to travel across the electorate with commitments at community events and meetings with constituents. It is always enjoyable getting back to my electorate…
DetailsProtect against Q fever Q fever is an infectious disease that is almost always related to direct or indirect contact with animals including cattle, sheep or goats. Unfortunately the prevalence of this disease has been amplified recently due to increased hand-feeding and other management practices required on-farm during the drought. At the moment, Q fever…
DetailsRecognising sporting talent – Dubbo Sports Awards It was a pleasure to host the 16th annual Dubbo Regional Sports Awards on Friday evening at the Dubbo RSL Club. Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, joined me in conjunction with the Dubbo Regional Sports Council to shine a light on the outstanding achievements of the most talented…
DetailsGreater access for regional students Those in regional and remote communities will have greater access to higher education, as a result of the Coalition Government’s recent announcement of an additional $134.8 million. Every Australian should have access to our world-leading higher education system. Our Government’s investment will give students in my electorate greater choice and…
DetailsVisa program changes to benefit farmers The Coalition Government has made changes to two visa programs that will help resolve agricultural labour shortages in the Parkes electorate, assisting farmers to continue to do what they do best. Adjustments to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) subclass 417 and 462 visa program have been designed to target…
DetailsTravels through Western NSW Last week saw me travel to eight towns in the Parkes electorate. Commencing in Dubbo and heading on to Warren, I visited the Men’s Sheds at both Warren and Trangie, which each successfully received grants under the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Programme. Warren Men’s Shed will use their $2,000 for…
DetailsAnother week in Parliament has come to a close. While Parliament is not sitting, I can be found travelling some of the 400,000 square kilometres that make up the Parkes electorate to meet with constituents and work from my Dubbo, Moree, or Broken Hill offices. Many miles are done in order for me to hear…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Robyn and Mark Coulton with Jillian Kilby. Parliamentary sitting fortnight commences I spent last week at Parliament House in Canberra, marking the commencement of another parliamentary sitting fortnight. During the week I had the privilege of speaking to students and staff from St Joseph's School Mungindi and St Joseph's Warialda, as well as…
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