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Life Saving Boost For Dubbo Turf Club

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Dubbo racegoers will be able to enjoy peace of mind trackside with the support of the NSW Government’s $500,000 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $4,500 for the Dubbo Turf Club to install two automated external defibrillators at the track. “We know early defibrillation can be the difference between life and death in the case of a cardiac arrest – nine out of every 10 people who suffer one outside of hospital don’t survive,” Mr Saunders said. “16,000 people flock to race meetings and other community events at the Dubbo Turf […]

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$32 MILLION FOR NEW OVERTAKING LANES ON THE MITCHELL HIGHWAY

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A re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will commit $32 million to build up to four new overtaking lanes on the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Wellington. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the new overtaking lanes will see significant travel time and safety benefits for road users traveling on the Mitchell Highway. “We’ve seen housing demand in Wellington rise by over 30 per cent in the past year, according to the Real Estate Institute NSW (Orana Division), which means the demand on this particular road is also increasing,” Mr Saunders said. “This stretch of highway is an

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Over $1 Million Dollar Boost for Wellingtons Sport Facilities

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FUNDING BOOST TO KICKSTART PIONEER PARK Users of Wellington’s Pioneer Park will benefit from a share of $36 million to get community sport back on the field after the impacts of recent floods.Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced funding from the Essential Community Sport Assets Program, with Dubbo Regional Council receiving $589,117 for upgrades to Pioneer Park, and the Wellington Warriors Football Club granted $26,250 for equipment repairs and replacement.“We all saw the devastating impact of the floods on our local communities last year,” Mr Saunders said.“Wellington Warriors suffered catastrophic loss and damage to equipment in

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Narromine Local Lynda Edwards Named NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year

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Lynda Edwards has been named the 2023 NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year after taking out the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year at the Award ceremony held in Sydney today. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders congratulated Ms Edwards on the prestigious accomplishment. “Lynda is proud Wangkumara and Barkandji woman who has been a dedicated voice and volunteer for the Narromine community,” Mr Saunders said. “She has also been a passionate advocate for the financial rights, fairness and inclusion of First Nations people across NSW and Australia.” Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor congratulated Ms Edwards’ on her achievements

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Sally Everett our Local Woman of the Year

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Narromine’s Sally Everett has been awarded the 2023 Dubbo Electorate Woman of the Year in recognition of the significant support she has given to the community. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders presented the award, and congratulated Mrs Everett on the work she does for the region. “I’m so pleased to present his award to Sally on International Women’s Day. She makes a tremendous contribution to our region, and has an extraordinary passion to make our community a better place,” Mr Saunders said. “Her dedication and involvement in the Narromine Jets Rugby League Club as a driving force of

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Grant gives Mumbil Anzac Memorial a Boost

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The Mumbil Anzac Memorial is set for a revamp thanks to the NSW Government’s Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $750 for the Mumbil District Progress Association to renovate the local Memorial. “We recently marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine,” Mr Saunders said. “It serves as a timely reminder of the fragile nature of peace, and the sacrifices made by countless Australians so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. “I would like to acknowledge the Mumbil District Progress Association for their commitment to honouring the

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Natural Disaster Declared for Dubbo

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A state of natural disaster has been declared for the Dubbo Regional Council Local Government Area (LGA) following the storm event of 9 February 2023. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the natural disaster declaration was an important first step in offering support for local communities under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, which are jointly funded by the NSW Government and Commonwealth Government. “This means assistance is available to vulnerable people whose homes or essential household items have been destroyed or damaged, and for business owners and primary producers who have suffered direct damage,” Mr Saunders said. “Assistance

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Funding Boost for Regional Events

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Event-goers across the country can soon experience more of the Dubbo electorate thanks to the opening of the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Regional Event Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Regional Event Fund will support the region’s talented events industry with the help of a funding pool worth $1.5 million. “The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is once again providing this fantastic funding opportunity, because we know how important events and festivals are to our local economy,” Mr Saunders said. “Whether an event is yet to get off the ground, or looking to further grow

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Apply now for Rural and Regional Health Career Scholarships

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Communities across the Dubbo electorate will benefit from a program that attracts healthcare workers to rural and regional NSW and supports those already providing excellent healthcare in the bush. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said local healthcare workers wanting to further their careers are encouraged to apply for assistance under the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s $5 million Rural and Regional Health Career Scholarships Program. “This is a terrific program which offers nine different scholarships that will support more than 1,100 health workers over the next four years,” Mr Saunders said. “These scholarships are flexible to the needs

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Boost For Seniors Lifelong Learning

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Local seniors will be able to broaden their horizons even further, with the support of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $16,000 for the University of the Third Age – Dubbo branch to purchase a mobile interactive smartboard for their classrooms at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC). “Our seniors have given so much to our community throughout their lives, and now in retirement many are still active either learning or teaching others through organisations like U3A,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will really expand the scope of topics

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