Coulton’s Catchup

 

Coulton’s Catch Up: Littleproud visits Narromine; Disaster declared in Far West; Big wins at Country Press Awards; Services Australia tours electorate

Littleproud visits Narromine It was fantastic to welcome The Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud back to the Parkes electorate this week. On Thursday David joined the Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey and myself in Narromine to meet with members of Macquarie River Food and Fibre (MRFF), as well as other local supporters. I’ve…

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Oct282024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Toongi mine funding; Kevin Hogan in Dubbo and Gilgandra; Local Sporting Champions; Agriculture leadership program

Toongi mine funding Resources Minister Madeleine King was in Dubbo last week to announce $5 million in funding for Australian Strategic Minerals’ Toongi rare earth mine. The funding has been provided under the International Partnerships in Critical Minerals Program to fund up to 50 per cent of a study to find more efficient ways of…

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Oct212024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Regional airport funding available; Have a say on proposed aged care reforms; 3G shutdown reminder; Local newspapers alive and thriving

Regional airport funding available I’m pleased that applications are now open for Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program, with up to $7.5 million in funding available for regional airports to undertake essential works to improve aviation safety, access and transition to net zero emissions. This is the first time this program has been made…

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Oct142024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Local councils disadvantaged; Anniversaries, openings and upgrades; New heavy vehicle rest area; Early childhood wage increase

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton cut the cake for the 50th birthday of the Anglo-Australian Telescope at Siding Spring Observatory in Coonabarabran last week. Local councils disadvantaged I’m calling on the Labor Government to extend the deadline for applications for Round 2 of the Growing Regions Program which closes this Thursday 10…

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Oct72024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Worrying censorship laws; Supermarket reform needed; Labor fails on road safety; Positive post office news

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured on the Newell Highway, where there are many sections of road in need of repair. This month is Rural Road Safety Month. Worrying censorship laws The Coalition will strongly oppose Labor’s new Misinformation Bill which is an attack on free speech. The Bill would impose huge…

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Sep302024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Tourism to boom in Collarenebri; Fighting for farmers; Funding for isolated aged care providers; Grants available for innovative ideas

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Nationals’ candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey met with Jobs Australia’s Tracey Reid at Allawah Cottage, a crisis accommodation for women, children and pets escaping domestic violence. Jobs Australia is seeking funding to build another cottage to meet increased demand. Tourism to boom in Collarenebri I was…

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Sep92024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Catching up with local communities; National Flag Day; Disaster funding announced; EOIs open for suppliers of ag technology

Photo caption: Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton (right), and The Nationals Candidate for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey (left), at the Dunedoo mural honouring local Paralympian Jamieson Leeson. Catching up with local communities Last week it was great to spend some time on the road with The Nationals’ candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey. In Coolah, we had…

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Sep22024

Coulton’s Catch Up – Opposition to Future Made in Australia Bill; Industrial relations reforms now in effect; Hurtful beef ‘joke’; Guidelines released for next round of regional funding

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton spoke against the Future Made in Australia Bill in Parliament last week. Opposition to Future Made in Australia Bill Last week in Parliament I spoke against Labor’s Future Made in Australia Bill, which is all about investing in an economy powered by renewable energy. I’m becoming increasingly…

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Aug262024