Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced his retirement last week, and The New England Times caught up with him over the phone when he’d just flown back to Moree from Canberra.
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Posted inGunnedah, NSW Politics
Roundtable on future jobs held in Gunnedah today
More than 20 stakeholders from mining companies, unions, energy producers, industry groups, manufacturers and education partners discussed the establishment of the North West Future Jobs and Investment Authority in Gunnedah today.
Posted inNSW Politics
Shock, gratitude and big shoes: response to Marshall’s retirement
Voters throughout the Northern Tablelands have expressed shock, gratitude and wished nothing but the best for departing MP Adam Marshall.
Posted inFederal Politics, Parkes Electorate
Mark Coulton to retire from the massive electorate of Parkes
Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced on Monday that he will not be recontesting the electorate of Parkes at the next federal election.
Posted inCrime, Local News, NSW Politics
Regional crime inquiry gets green light
National Party politicians have been congratulating each other on the establishment of a new inquiry into community safety and crime in regional NSW this week.
Posted inNSW Politics
Local MP introduces bill to abolish payroll tax for bush businesses
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has introduced legislation into State Parliament to abolish payroll tax throughout regional NSW, ensuring businesses in the bush can grow and thrive without financial penalties.
Posted inFederal Politics
Concern or Criticism: New England residents weigh in on Barnaby Joyce
New England residents weigh in in Barnaby Joyce’s latest media splash.
Posted inGeneral News, Local politics, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
Narromine to Narrabri Inland Rail Project receives Government Approval
Another step forward for Inland Rail with the Narromine to Narrabri (N2N) project receiving environmental approval from the Australian Government. It is welcomed news after a long delay for local communities.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Federal Politics
Senate Committee to investigate supermarket pricing, NFF call for transparency
A new Senate Committee will investigate the market power of the major supermarkets and their effect on the price of everyday groceries
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Federal Politics
Controversial Murray Darling Basin plan passes
A controversial deal between Greens and Labor to take water away from farmers in our region for the environment has passed the Senate.