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

Coulton's Catchup13 September, 2021

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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Sep132021

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

Coulton's Catchup, COVID-19 (coronavirus)31 August, 2020

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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Aug312020

Coulton’s Catch Up – Retirement announcement; Coalition cracks down on youth crime; Changes to car tax not good enough; Funding for women to play their way

Coulton's Catchup1 April, 2024

Retirement announcement Last week I announced my intention to retire at the next election and since then I have been overwhelmed by the amount of support and well wishes I have received from the people of the Parkes electorate and colleagues from all sides of politics. What has been most touching is the countless messages…

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Apr12024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Road infrastructure milestone, special honour on Remembrance Day

Coulton's Catchup18 November, 2019

Road infrastructure milestone It was wonderful to spend time in my electorate last week including in the Moree, Dubbo, Coonabarabran, Gunnedah and Warialda areas. A highlight was the sod-turn for the Grain Valley Way upgrade, which took place near Mullaley on Friday. The project has been funded by both the Australian and NSW Governments, which…

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Nov182019

Coulton’s Catch Up – Road safety investment for our region, Regional Tech Hub launch, Preserving our heritage, University scholarships on offer

Coulton's Catchup14 December, 2020

Photo Caption 1 (L-R): Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Ben Shields, State Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders and Dubbo Regional Council CEO Michael McMahon. Road safety investment for our region A whopping $10 million investment from the Federal Coalition Government will see key road infrastructure improvements underway in the…

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Dec142020

Coulton’s Catch Up – rural health, NDIS discussions, celebrating Australia Day

Coulton's Catchup28 January, 2020

Rural health, NDIS discussions During the week I met with representatives of Marathon Health in Dubbo to discuss some of the important programs they are rolling out to deliver quality health and wellbeing services. I was also able to congratulate the organisation on receiving a $20,000 Federal Government grant under the second round of Transition…

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Jan282020

Coulton’s Catch Up – Saluting Their Service with local grants, Funds on offer to build Stronger Communities, Stay secure when shopping online

Coulton's Catchup25 January, 2021

Saluting Their Service with local grants I’m thrilled to announce that three groups in the Parkes electorate committed to preserving Australia’s military history have been awarded $18,000 under the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Congratulations to the Moree Plains Shire Council, Condobolin RSL Club and Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Dubbo, all…

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Jan252021

Coulton’s Catch Up – shaded saleyards, drawcard for Goodooga, new Baradine golf clubhouse

Coulton's Catchup25 November, 2019

Shaded saleyards ahead of summer Last week I was joined by Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Ben Shields as we proudly unveiled the new shade sails at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets, made possible with $195,000 in funding from the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP). The DCP is all about creating projects that provide local…

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Nov252019

Coulton’s Catch Up – Silverton Road to be upgraded, Grants available for community groups, Three Heywire winners in the Parkes electorate

Coulton's Catchup15 February, 2021

Silverton Road to be upgraded I’m pleased to announce that work is this week beginning to seal and widen an 18-kilometre section of road that connects Broken Hill with the iconic Silverton. The $1.4 million project to upgrade Silverton Road will provide reliable, all-weather access to the historic mining village. Works involve widening the road…

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Feb152021

Coulton’s Catch Up – Spotlight on bank closures, concerns over water buybacks, Voice meetings and tree plantings

Coulton's Catchup27 February, 2023

Spotlight on bank closures It was good to host Senator Matthew Canavan in Moree last week to talk to locals about the impact of bank closures, just a day before Westpac’s Moree branch closed its doors for the final time after almost 150 years of serving the community. Senator Canavan is currently touring around the…

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Feb272023