Coulton’s Catch Up: Ground-breaking Baaka Cultural Centre; Speaking up for free speech; Recognising our local veterans

Ground-breaking Baaka Cultural Centre I was thrilled to be part of the ground-breaking ceremony for the Baaka Cultural Centre project last week in Wilcannia. After some setbacks, this $9.5 million project is finally underway and I can’t wait to see the old Knox and Downs building in Wilcannia’s main street transformed into a fabulous centre…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Heroic army nurse honoured; Connections with the Republic of Korea; Local champion sets her sights on Paris

Heroic army nurse honoured Last week I visited the newly unveiled statue of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel AO MBE at the Australian War Memorial. This remarkable woman is a hero and deserving of each of the many accolades she received during her life. She is the first individual woman or nurse to be honoured by…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Concerns about proposed heritage laws; Labor’s BANANA republic; Amazing effort for Macquarie Home Stay

Concerns about proposed heritage laws I have serious concerns about Labor’s proposed cultural heritage reforms and their potential impact on Australian property owners. The Labor Government has refused to rule out heritage laws similar to the controversial Cultural Heritage Act in Western Australia which is now in question. Any similar laws would cause havoc in…

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Volunteer Grants 2023-24

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton visits the Copper City Men’s Shed in Cobar   Community groups in the Parkes electorate are encouraged to apply now for a share of $66,225 in funding to support the work of their volunteers. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said Expressions of Interest (EOI) in the…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Carbon Farming Outreach Program; Samuel Johnson in Dubbo; Free home internet for unconnected students

Carbon Farming Outreach Program The Carbon Farming Outreach Program is an initiative of the Australian Government to deliver training and advice to farmers to integrate low emission technologies and practices into their farming operations and land management practices. This program is offered to organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Strengthening Rural Communities; Energy Efficiency Grants; New amenities for Gwydir Fitness Centre

Strengthening Rural Communities I’m pleased to welcome funding for several groups in the Parkes electorate under the Australian Government and FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program. These grants are awarded for projects that support small yet vital community needs, disaster resilience and COVID-19 recovery initiatives. Communities from the Parkes electorate received funding in each of…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Regional Tech Hub available to help; Growing Regions Program; New Instant Asset Write-off falls short; My First Speech Competition opens

Regional Tech Hub available to help I encourage anyone experiencing connectivity issues to make use of assistance available through the Regional Tech Hub. The Australian Government funds the Regional Tech Hub, which provides free independent advice and support on telecommunications issues to Australians living and working in regional and remote locations, such as improving connectivity,…

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