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Coulton’s Catch Up – Hotspot model in the works, National Agricultural Workers Code, Youth taking action

Coulton's Catchup7 September, 2020

Photo Caption: Federal Member for Parkes said the Government has welcomed the New South Wales, Victorian, South Australian, Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory governments’ decision at National Cabinet to adopt a binding, enforceable National Agricultural Workers Code that will ensure Australian famers can keep feeding and clothing us while also protecting the health of…

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Sep72020

Connectivity to drive $15.6 billion annual increase to agriculture sector

Featured, Media Releases1 September, 2020

New research released today demonstrates the critical role of ubiquitous NBN connectivity in supporting economic growth across Australia’s agriculture sector now and into the future. The research, which is part of NBN Co’s Connecting Australia series, found that internet-enabled technologies could add $15.6 billion to the agriculture sector’s gross value of production each year, making…

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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

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

Feedback encouraged on Inland Rail environmental impact statement – North Star to border project

Featured, Media Releases28 August, 2020

North West New South Wales residents are encouraged to have their say on the North Star to Border (NS2B) leg of Inland Rail, through the release of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) by the NSW Government. Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government and Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said progressing the…

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Condobolin Argus team set to grow with Federal funds

Featured, Media Releases28 August, 2020

Photo Caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced the Condobolin Argus has received a $60,980 grant in the 2020 round of the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund, which will be used to employ a new fulltime staff member. The Condobolin Argus has welcomed the news it will be able to employ a…

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Aug282020

Federal Member secures extra $1m for Moree Plains Shire

Featured, Media Releases28 August, 2020

Photo Caption: Moree Plains Shire Council Mayor Katrina Humphries and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, pictured in Moree recently – an additional $1 million in funds under the Drought Communities Programme (DCP) – Extension will allow Moree Plains Shire Council to get a range of local infrastructure projects underway. Upgrades to a sporting precinct…

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Aug282020

Media Statement – Border Zone Concerns Raised with SA Premier

COVID-19 (coronavirus), Featured, Media Releases26 August, 2020

MEDIA STATEMENT Border Zone Concerns Raised with SA Premier I have recently been contacted by constituents about the challenges Far West New South Wales residents face in trying to access health care services in South Australia. Unfortunately, with COVID-19 continuing to spread, there is still a clear need for continued vigilance. Now is not the…

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Aug262020

Inland Rail Narrabri to North Star full steam ahead

Featured, Media Releases26 August, 2020

Construction is full steam ahead on Inland Rail with Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton thrilled the last load of concrete sleepers and rail had been delivered for the Narrabri to North Star (N2NS) section. A total of 21 trains have delivered 2,474 165-metre long lengths (a total of 24,775 tonnes) of steel from OneSteel…

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Aug262020

Local projects supported with community cash injection

Featured, Media Releases25 August, 2020

Eight community projects across the Parkes electorate will share in $424,000 of funding under the latest round of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Tackling Tough Times Together program. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Federal Government was pleased to support the Foundation’s crucial work of stimulating regional economies in areas impacted…

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Aug252020

Cash available to combat pest animals and weeds

Featured, Media Releases24 August, 2020

Photo Caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is urging eligible parties in his electorate to apply for Federal Government funding to protect farms and industries from pests and weeds. Communities in the Parkes electorate could benefit from funds under a $13 million competitive grant round that will promote the development of breakthrough pest animal…

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Aug242020