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

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

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

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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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

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

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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Coulton’s Catch Up – Regional Connectivity Program open, Funding flows to councils for local infrastructure, NAIDOC Week grants on offer

Regional Connectivity Program open I’m pleased that applications for the Australian Government’s $53 million Regional Connectivity Program are now open. In my role as Regional Communications Minister, I have been working to ensure this Program targets investment in local telecommunications infrastructure projects to maximise economic and social opportunities in the bush. Telcos, regional communities, regional…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Register interest for Stronger Communities funding, Red tape hurting our regional visa applicants, Win for farmers and miners, Corporate Australia’s disconnect

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with members of the Moree and District Historical Society, which received funding under the last round of the Stronger Communities Programme to replace its printer and scanner. Register interest for Stronger Communities funding I’m currently taking expressions of interest for Round 8 of the popular Stronger…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Restarting the arts, Help build Newell overtaking lanes, Paying farmers to improve native remnant vegetation

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton encourages local businesses, contractors and suppliers to find out more about opportunities to help build new overtaking lanes along the Newell Highway between Coonabarabran and Narrabri. Restarting the arts Last week I was pleased to announce that two organisations in the Parkes electorate had been successful in…

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Coulton’s Catch Up – Resumption of Parliament, Border issues need practical solutions, Show of support for ag field days, Assistance for sporting champions

Resumption of Parliament With the resumption of Parliament last week, came extra care with physical distancing and other measures to protect against the risk of COVID-19 spreading – it was good to see so many Members of Parliament and staff being extra cautious. Some MPs, unable to travel to Canberra for health reasons or COVID-19…

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