Wee Waa has become the latest focal point in the region’s ongoing struggle for decent health services, with a shortage of nurses blamed for reduce operations at the small local hospital.
Mark Coulton
Posted inGrants and funding, Volunteering
Grant changes leaves volunteers short changed
The Albanese Government have gutted the annual volunteer grants to ‘target’ the program towards two priorities.
Posted inAwards, Moree
Three Moree veterans honoured in special presentation
Three World War II veterans from Moree have been honoured for their service during a special presentation this week.
Posted inFederal Politics, Gwydir Shire, Local politics
Three Coultons closing the book on a life in leadership
Gwydir Shire mayor John Coulton, his brother, Federal member for Parkes Mark Coulton, and their cousin, Gwydir Shire councillor Dave Coulton, are all set to retire from political life.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics
PM ignored farmer rally
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton claims Prime Minster Anthony Albanese refused to attend the National Farmer Rally outside Parliament House earlier this week
Posted inAwards, General News, Moree
Local veteran recognised for military service
A World War II veteran from Moree has been recognised for his military service during a special presentation at the Moree RSL.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
“It’s a stock route”: leaders struggle to understand AEC redistributions
The release of the proposed redistributions of federal electorates in New South Wales has left many scratching their heads.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree, Narrabri
Narrabri to become popular tourist destination and Moree funds a new pool
Narrabri is set to become a vibrant cultural hub for locals and visitors, with a grant boost the Narrabri Shire Tourism & Cultural Precinct.
Posted inAwards, Moree
Three Moree veterans recognised for military service
Three veterans from Moree have been recognised for their military service during a special presentation yesterday.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local profiles
From Warialda to Canberra: Mark Coulton on retirement, Palestine, and a bright future for the Nationals
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.