Coulton’s Catch Up – Catching up with local communities, Attracting more doctors to the bush, An early Christmas present for two Men’s Sheds, Applications open for Regional Connectivity Program

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (fourth from right) pictured with members of the Mendooran Men’s Shed. Catching up with local communities I had a big week on the road last week, visiting a number of community groups throughout the Warrumbungle and Coonamble shires. It was great to stop and catch up with…

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Inland Rail material distribution centre on the cards for Narromine

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has proposed that a multi-million-dollar material distribution centre be built in Narromine as part of the Inland Rail project. Planning and investigations are underway for the facility which will service the future installation of ballast, sleepers, rail and turnouts along the 1700-kilometre Inland Rail alignment. ARTC Inland Rail interim…

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New ride-on lawn mower makes life easier for Baradine Golf Club volunteers 

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (second from left) inspected the new ride-on lawn mower at Baradine Golf Club today with President Merv Sutherland, Treasurer Bob Whillock and club stalwart Allan Olsen. Baradine Golf Club has benefited from a new ride-on lawn mower thanks to an $18,000 Federal Government grant. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today met with members of the Baradine…

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Investment restores water security for Menindee graziers

Graziers near Broken Hill will soon benefit from improved water security thanks to a new dedicated pipeline to replace the deteriorating structure. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said this project is co-funded under the Australian Government’s National Water Grid Connections funding pathway, through the $3.5 billion National…

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Coonamble Shire a hive of activity as local roads and infrastructure projects roll out 

Photo caption: Coonamble Shire Council General Manager Hein Basson and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton inspect the new carpark at the recently-opened Coonamble Visitor Information and Exhibition Centre. The carpark was funded under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program. Upgrades to roads across the Coonamble Shire are among a number of projects currently rolling out thanks to a multi-million dollar Federal Government investment…

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Warrumbungle Shire a hive of activity as local roads and infrastructure projects roll out 

Photo caption: Warrumbungle Shire Council Director Technical Services Gary Murphy (left) and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) pictured with Drover Projects’ Brad Kasch who is currently constructing the skate park at Bowen Oval in Coolah. Upgrades to sporting facilities, roads and footpaths are among a number of projects currently rolling out across the Warrumbungle Shire, thanks…

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