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Mudgee’s agricultural history on display

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Locals and visitors alike will soon have better access to larger historical artefacts thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced the Mudgee Historical Society has received $145,284 to construct a new display shed at the Mudgee Museum. “As Australia’s Top Tourism Town, Mudgee has so much to offer visitors, including the Mudgee Museum, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region,” Mr Saunders said. “The new shed will provide the historical society with the space to properly preserve and display their larger antique farm machinery and equipment, showcasing […]

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Applications now open for Regional Apprentice and Trainee Travel Card

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Regional apprentices and trainees across the Dubbo electorate can now apply for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card is a budget-boosting initiative to help ease cost of living pressures in the bush, where young people face long distances to get to and from work or training. “I’m pleased to announce that from today, more than 51,000 regional apprentices and trainees, aged between 16 and 66, can apply to save $250 on fuel and public transport to help with the

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Grants to empower local women

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie /

A workshop aimed at connecting and empowering rural women will be one of the highlights during the upcoming NSW Women’s Week, according to Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. Watershed Landcare has secured $4896 from the NSW Government’s Women’s Week Grants to deliver a series of practical workshops from firefighting to fencing on Saturday, 11 March. “NSW Women’s Week is all about bringing women together to celebrate and inspire each other,” Mr Saunders said. “This grant will give women from some traditionally male-dominated industries the chance to build their confidence by learning some practical new skills and build connections

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Restoring our damaged riparian zones

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There’ll be some much-needed TLC for the region’s waterways and adjacent land as part of the NSW Government’s $2.4 million Riparian Restoration program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $39,785 for OzFish Unlimited to restore three Wambuul Macquarie River reserves around Wellington and Geurie, in partnership with Mid-Macquarie Landcare. “Our rivers are the lifeblood of our regional communities and the Wambuul Macquarie is no exception,” Mr Saunders said. “Restoring riparian areas can lead to improved water quality and stabilise banks to reduce further erosion, provide a better habitat for wildlife, and make our riparian areas more

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Supporting safety at the Dubbo Dirt Bike Club

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Participants, officials and spectators can have peace of mind at the Dubbo Dirt Bikes with the NSW Government backing in safety upgrades at the Morris Park Speedway. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $2470 from the Local Sports Defibrillator Program for the club to purchase an automated external defibrillator for the complex. “Race days at Morris Park can see everyone from four-year-olds right up to people in their 60s racing around the speedway!” Mr Saunders said. “Early defibrillation can be the difference between life and death in the case of a cardiac arrest, and this funding

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Empowering Narromine kids to feel Kalm, Confident & Resilient

Narromine & Trangie /

Students at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Narromine are set to embark on a five-month wellbeing program aimed at building their resilience, with the support of the NSW Government’s Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery initiative. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the school has received $49,920 for the delivery of the Kalm Kids program for students in year 3, 4, 5 and 6. “Narromine has been hit hard by COVID disruptions, drought and floods in recent years, and unfortunately our children are not immune from the turbulence and the uncertainty we’ve all experienced,” Mr Saunders said.

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NSW Drug Court commences sitting at Dubbo

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The Drug Court of NSW will commence sitting at Dubbo today, the first court of its kind in regional NSW. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders says the Dubbo Drug Court is a much-anticipated addition to the region’s justice system. “This is a government committed to supporting individuals, their families and communities impacted by illicit drugs,” Mr Saunders said. “Part of that involves strengthening frontline health and justice services and investing in regional communities.” The NSW Government has committed an initial $27.9 million over four years to expand the successful Drug Court to Dubbo, following a $3.6 million investment

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Backing sporting equality for women and girls in Narromine

Narromine & Trangie /

Women and girls in the Narromine region will have access to more inclusive sporting facilities, thanks to the NSW Government’s $25 million Female Friendly Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $122,293 for the Narromine Junior Jets Rugby League Club to deliver female-friendly changerooms at Noel Powell Oval. “The Narromine community loves its sport, and has a long, proud history of strong female representation in sports from running to rugby,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s vital we give everyone the opportunity to be involved in sport, but the junior amenities here at

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Flood and fire alerts now at your fingertips

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Locals can now receive the latest flood and fire warnings in the palm of their hands, with the launch of the NSW Government’s Hazards Near Me app. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Fires Near Me app, which is used by more than four million people, has been expanded and rebranded to include flood alerts from the NSW State Emergency Service (SES). “Our communities have faced a range of floods and fires in the past few years which is why this app will help everyone to make safe decisions for themselves and

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Fresh faces join Local Land Services frontline

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The NSW Government is providing more support to landholders around Dubbo and Mudgee, with two more graduates to bolster the ranks of the Local Land Services (LLS) in the region. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Ellie Ireson and Lauren Adler will join the LLS team for the next 12 months to deliver critical on the ground support and services to their communities. “I want to congratulate Ellie and Lauren on their new roles and I can’t wait to see what a big difference they will make by helping farmers and landholders in Dubbo and Mudgee,” Mr Saunders

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