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02 Mar 10 | There is a difference between the Prime Minister’s words and his actions on the ground, according to Parkes MP Mark Coulton, which is hitting the government in the polls.   | Country voters, we didn’t snub ...
Country voters, we didn’t snub you: State leaders
02 Mar 10 | Premier Kristina Keneally and the man tipped to replace her next March, Barry O’Farrell, have failed to mention regional NSW once in a discussion on the State’s future.  | CommentsComments (2) | Rudd's words not matching his ...
Dirt files just reality of the political world, experts say
25 Feb 10 | The majority of politicians keep so called “dirt files” and it is a practice unlikely to go away, say two academics from Charles Sturt University.   | CommentsComments (5) | Dawn blasted over 'dirt file' | AUDIO: The "dirt file"
23 Feb 10 | Prominent public figures have refuted they will be the Labor candidates at the next federal election as the search for a candidate for the seat of Parkes continues.   | CommentsComments (3) | Shock as Matthews aims for ...
Shock as Matthews aims for upper house
23 Feb 10 | Dubbo councillor Greg Matthews has backed out of a possible clash with Independent MP Dawn Fardell for the State seat of Dubbo, instead nominating for a spot on the legislative council.  | CommentsComments (5) | Nationals extend pre-selection ... | Matthews takes next step as ...
20 Feb 10 | The chances of a Labor MP in Dubbo are looking slim with the party admitting it will be very difficult for them to win either of the upcoming elections but they continue to “live in hope”.   | Nationals extend pre-selection ...
18 Feb 10 | The Labor-aligned Dubbo Mayor has blasted his State Government counterparts calling for their disposal after a disappointing rate announcement.   | CommentsComments (10) | Rains cost council $2 million ... | Council rules out rate rise for ...
Turnbull is right man to lead Coalition: Coulton
26 Nov 09 | Parkes MP Mark Coulton admitted yesterday that he wasn’t surprised by an attempted coup of the Liberal Party leadership but believes the decision to keep leader Malcolm Turnbull at the helm of the Coalition.  | CommentsComments (1) | ETS's deeper problems shrouded ...
New rule a ‘sinister’ attack on free speech: Coulton
18 Nov 09 | Kevin Rudd does not trust Parkes MP Mark Coulton to send out Christmas cards to his electorate that do not “denigrate” the Government, according to the MP.   | CommentsComments (7)
09 Nov 09 | The ALP should stop fielding candidates in the State seat of Dubbo and the Federal electorate of Parkes. That’s the view of a long-time party insider who has spilled the beans on fierce infighting within the local Labor branch.  | CommentsComments (1) | Fardell confirmed, Matthews ...
09 Nov 09 | The National Party has officially begun its bid to regain the State seat of Dubbo by announcing the opening of preselection nominations for the March 2011 poll.   | CommentsComments (1) | Local Labor candidates waste of ...
First 12 months an eye-opener for councillor
11 Sep 09 | First-time councillor Ann Barnard has had her eyes opened during her first 12 months in the job. And while there have been disappointments and triumphs, she has vowed to keep pushing for the things she is passionate about, including the Dubbo saleyards, in the next 12 months. She tells BEN WALKER about how she encourages the public to become involved in council and how the apparent division within council disappoints her.   | CommentsComments (3) | Councillors must support city’s ... | Community comes first, no ...
Why I'm casting a vote for Smith: Mutton tells
10 Sep 09 | Richard Mutton has no intention of offering an olive branch to those he has offended during his years as a Dubbo City Councillor. He believes in free thought and independent debate - even if that means a few toes are crunched along the way. The outspoken councillor told HEATHER CROSBY about his love for Dubbo, plans for the future and why he won’t be voting for Peter Bartley at today’s mayoral election.   | CommentsComments (9) | Windsor Parade disaster waiting ... | Would-be mayors want chamber of ...
Call for explanation on 'revoked' funding
10 Sep 09 | Parkes MP Mark Coulton has demanded the Federal Government explain its decision to revoke funding promised to a number of NSW’s most disadvantaged schools.   | Coulton expected to grill ...
09 Sep 09 | It’s fair to say that councillors Allan Smith and Peter Bartley won’t agree on much in the lead-up to tomorrow’s mayoral ballot but one thing they have similar views on is the format under which the vote should take place.  | Smith prepares for another shot ... | Bartley announces shock bid for ...
08 Sep 09 | Parkes MP Mark Coulton is expected to grill Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Parliament this week over claims several high schools in his electorate have had infrastructure funding cut due to a $1.5 billion blowout in primary school funding.   | CommentsComments (2)
Dickerson proud of city’s fiscal optimism
08 Sep 09 | Councillor Mathew Dickerson has spent the past five years trying to achieve what he believes is best for Dubbo. The former deputy mayor speaks positively of his home town and believes the diversity among the current crop of elected leaders has the organisation in a strong position. He refutes talk of disharmony among the group and tells BEN WALKER debate and different points of view are signs of a strong council.   | CommentsComments (8) | Bartley announces shock bid for ... | Smith prepares for another shot ...
Community comes first, no matter what for Griffiths
07 Sep 09 | Councillor Lyn Griffiths will sing the praises of the Dubbo Youth Council, argue for Grow Dubbo and no one will be happier than her when kerbside recycling arrives. As one of three women elected to the council at last year’s election, Cr Griffiths has relished the opportunity to work in the community. Cr Griffiths told Faye Wheeler about her future plans and how she’s made up her mind about Thursday’s mayoral election.   | CommentsComments (10) | Bartley announces shock bid for ... | Councillors must support city’s ...
Bartley announces shock bid for mayor
07 Sep 09 | Dubbo councillor Peter Bartley has announced he will run for mayor, despite being part of what’s considered the minority group.   | CommentsComments (8) | Community comes first, no ... | Smith prepares for another shot ...
Marginalised, locked out, but Shields still hopeful
03 Sep 09 | Councillor Ben Shields pulls no punches when asked to reflect on the past year of the council.   | CommentsComments (15) | Mayor reveals his one regret, ...
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