Ground-breaking Baaka Cultural Centre I was thrilled to be part of the ground-breaking ceremony for the Baaka Cultural Centre project last week in Wilcannia. After some setbacks, this $9.5 million project is finally underway and I can’t wait to see the old Knox and Downs building in Wilcannia’s main street transformed into a fabulous centre…
DetailsHeroic army nurse honoured Last week I visited the newly unveiled statue of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel AO MBE at the Australian War Memorial. This remarkable woman is a hero and deserving of each of the many accolades she received during her life. She is the first individual woman or nurse to be honoured by…
DetailsConcerns about proposed heritage laws I have serious concerns about Labor’s proposed cultural heritage reforms and their potential impact on Australian property owners. The Labor Government has refused to rule out heritage laws similar to the controversial Cultural Heritage Act in Western Australia which is now in question. Any similar laws would cause havoc in…
DetailsMeet me at the Nyngan Ag Expo The Nyngan Ag Expo BBQ Lunch is coming up on Saturday 5 August 2023 11.30am – 1.00pm at the Nyngan Showgrounds. This should be an excellent event, with both myself and my friend and colleague Sarah Mitchell MLC in attendance. This will be an opportunity to hear me…
DetailsCarbon 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…
DetailsStrengthening 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…
DetailsRegional 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,…
DetailsPhoto 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…
DetailsA celebration of 15 years On Friday night a special dinner was held in Dubbo to celebrate the 15 years I have now spent representing the people of the Parkes electorate at the Federal level. I was joined by many friends, supporters, colleagues and family members for this special occasion. My thanks to all involved…
DetailsKing’s Birthday Honours for the Parkes electorate The 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List was announced yesterday, with many outstanding people named from the Parkes electorate, including: Mr Roger Butler (Moree) was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the community through charitable and volunteer organisations. Mrs Jennifer Armstrong (Dubbo) was…
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