Coulton’s Catch Up: Funding for Remote Airstrips; On Farm Connectivity Program opens; Dubbo Regional Sports Awards 2023

Funding for Remote Airstrips Applications are now being sought for Round 10 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program, which will provide up to $12 million in grant funding for airstrips in remote areas nationwide. I’m pleased to see this initiative of the former Coalition Government continued, and anticipate many much-needed improvements to remote airstrips as…

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On Farm Connectivity Program now open

Applications are now open for Round 1 of the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP), a new grants program designed to increase the uptake of agtech amongst Australian primary producers. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed news of this program, which is intended to boost productivity, growth and sustainability through connected technology in the…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Winning photo announced; Rhino Awards highlight business excellence; Cost of living continues to cripple households and businesses

Winning photo announced A striking and iconic photo entitled “Sunrise at Kangaroo Hill” near Lightning Ridge has been chosen as the winner of my 2023 Christmas Card Photo Competition. This image was taken by Naomi Stone and captures the vibrant sunrises and rugged beauty of the Far West. ‘Sunrise at Kangaroo Hill’ was one of a…

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STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS – First Nations Australians

19 October 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (13:51): As a co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Palestine, I’d like to associate myself with the remarks of the member for Caldwell. Last weekend in my electorate, which has a very high Indigenous population, the ‘yes’ vote was clearly not supported in the referendum. Just under…

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STATEMENTS – Israel

18 October 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (18:19): I rise tonight to speak on this motion on the Hamas attacks on Israel. The images from those initial attacks on Israel, on the kibbutz and the music festival, were horrendous. I want it on the record that I completely condemn Hamas for undertaking that action.…

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