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Coulton’s Catch Up – Regional airport funding available; Have a say on proposed aged care reforms; 3G shutdown reminder; Local newspapers alive and thriving

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Regional airport funding available I’m pleased that applications are now open for Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program, with up to $7.5 million in funding available for regional airports to undertake essential works to improve aviation safety, access and transition to net zero emissions. This is the first time this program has been made…

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Oct142024

Coulton’s Catch Up – REDI.E’s contract terminated; Questions over water issues; Regional Telecommunications Review; Proposed redistribution expected Friday

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Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton spoke in the House of Representatives last week about REDI.E’s contract being terminated by the NIAA. REDI.E’s contract terminated Last week I was extremely disappointed to find out that the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is cutting the funding to Indigenous service provider Regional Enterprise Development Institute…

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Jun102024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Recognising Adam Marshall; Free broadband for eligible families; 3G network closure reminder; Last chance to boost farm connectivity

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Recognising Adam Marshall Last week the State Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall announced he was resigning on 13 May to pursue a corporate position. I would like to pay tribute to Adam for the significant contribution he’s made over the last 11 years as the Member for Northern Tablelands. Adam has always been a…

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Apr82024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Queensland border controls, Backing our North West communities, Benefits set to reach the Ridge

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Queensland border controls Last week I wrote to the Queensland Premier to highlight a series of concerns brought to me regarding the impact of the Queensland Government’s tightened border controls. My Federal electorate shares the majority of the New South Wales border with Queensland, and I’ve received feedback from residents on both sides of the…

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Aug172020

Coulton’s Catch Up – Putting Australia’s interests first, Out and about in the electorate, Latest round of drought mentoring program open, Funding available to improve Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service infrastructure

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Putting Australia’s interests first Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is very concerning, and the implications of this conflict will be felt right across the globe, including here in the Parkes electorate. The Federal Government is working very hard to ensure Australia’s interests are looked out for. Our priority is to keep Australians safe and defend our…

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Feb282022

Coulton’s Catch Up – Protecting regional Australia, Grants available to help boost organ donation, First edition of the Narromine Star

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Protecting regional Australia It was a big week in Parliament last week, with the Coalition Government announcing its plan to achieve a net zero emissions target by 2050, following the Nationals’ support. As a result of our negotiations, we have been able to secure a better outcome for regional Australia. We’ve got a range of…

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Nov12021

Coulton’s Catch Up – Protect yourself against the flu, Meals on Wheels helps more at home, supporting households + small businesses

Coulton's Catchup, COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Protect yourself against the flu With the 2020 flu season not far away, I’m encouraging those in my electorate to book in for a vaccination against seasonal influenza during April – particularly people in vulnerable groups or age brackets. You can speak to your GP, pharmacist or aged care provider to arrange a flu vaccination.…

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Apr62020

Coulton’s Catch Up – Projects still waiting on funding; Time to get inflation down; 3G shutdown extension; ABC Heywire competition open

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Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Dubbo Regional Council Chief Executive Officer Murray Wood and Mayor Mathew Dickerson pictured at the site of the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre and Keeping Place. Projects still waiting on funding The Labor Government continues to starve regional Australia of much-needed economic development funding with its failure…

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Aug192024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Positive development in northern NSW, Funding local child care services, Boosting mobile coverage

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Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (second from right) pictured at the Goodooga Bore Bath with Brewarrina Shire councillor Angelo Pippos, Deputy Mayor Vivian Slack-Smith, Mayor Phillip O’Connor, councillor Tom Stanton and General Manager Jeff Sowiak. Positive development in northern NSW It was great to get out on the road last week, visiting…

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Jul262021

Coulton’s Catch Up – Planting trees for the Queen’s Jubilee, Local community projects backed by bushfire grants, Better aged care services, New website to help navigate childcare services

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Planting trees to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee Eligible groups and organisations in the Parkes electorate are being invited to put forward their project ideas for an Australian Government grant to plant trees in honour of the legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to Australia and the Commonwealth. The…

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Feb212022