SENATOR THE HON BRIDGET MCKENZIE SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADER OF THE NATIONALS IN THE SENATE SENATOR FOR VICTORIA THE HON MARK COULTON MP THE NATIONALS FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PARKES THE NATIONALS CHIEF WHIP MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 26 April 2023 Businesses left in dark on Inland Rail indecision The…
DetailsTwo independent newspapers have been awarded Federal Government funding to employ a cadet journalist and help drive regional journalism in the Parkes electorate. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced that the Narrabri Courier has successfully received funding of $28,677, and the Coonamble Times has received $25,000, to boost their capabilities as important local publishers.…
DetailsLocal residents are being encouraged to make submissions to a Senate inquiry into what they want from their ABC. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee is seeking submissions from local residents by the 26 February 2016 regarding their views on coverage and services provided by the…
DetailsThe Federal Coalition Government has launched a $50 million program which will help communities across the Parkes electorate access cheaper and more reliable power through microgrids. The first round of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund is now open for applications from across Australia, with up to $20 million of grants to be awarded…
DetailsA major milestone has been reached in the New Dubbo Bridge project with tenders called for the lead construction contractor to build the Australian and New South Wales Government-funded $220 million project. Tenders will be invited on 28 April 2022 and will be open for eight weeks, allowing the best proposals to come forward, the…
Details• Applications are now open to young Australian researchers, innovators and scientists through the 2019 Science and Innovation Awards • The Awards recognise big ideas that contribute to the success of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors • Chance to share in $286,000 with grants of up to $22,000 across 13 industry categories Young agricultural…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (centre) joined MRFF Executive Officer Michael Drum, Warren Mayor Milton Quigley, Narromine Mayor Craig Davies and MRFF Chair Stewart Dentson in Dubbo to call for over-recovered water to be returned to the Macquarie Valley. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has joined with the mayors of Warren…
DetailsI too rise to speak on the motion brought to this House by Ms O’Neil. In 2008, as a new member, I was privileged to be part of a United Nations delegation that also included the member for Corio, the member for Forrest and Senator Siewert, to go to Cambodia and witness the elections in…
DetailsThe populations of two native animals will have a better chance at recovering from the Black Summer bushfires with support from a program that will significantly increase the numbers of Regent Honeyeater and Georges Snapping Turtle (also known as the Bellinger River Snapping Turtle) bred in captivity, with the ultimate aim of boosting numbers in…
Detailswill take the few short minutes I have before I am forcibly removed and burnt at the stake for being a denier and a sceptic, one of those horrible people who dare stand in the way of the Rudd Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme juggernaut. Unlike members opposite, I do not come in here with prepared…
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