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Free Tafe courses to support in NSW pandemic

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A suite of 21 fee-free TAFE NSW short courses are available online to assist anyone across the State who wants to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the pandemic response has had a dramatic effect on communities and working life, but these select courses will assist job seekers and workers looking to diversify their skills during these times. “TAFE NSW has been a reliable educational institution for more than 130 years supporting communities all across NSW. These fee-free courses will be put to good use in our region during this challenging time,” he […]

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Some good news from our region

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The world is a strange place at the moment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it was wonderful to be able to share some good news during the week. Over the past seven days I have started making announcements in relation to successful applications made through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) and Community Building Partnerships (CBP) program. This included $28,455 from the SCCF for Dubbo Triathlon Club to help with the cost of constructing safe steps with handrails to the Macquarie River, which will allow for shorter distance triathlon events for beginners and children. Mudgee Historical Society

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History lesson for Wellington school students

Wellington /

The past will meet the present for students at St Mary’s Catholic School in Wellington, with funding from the Stronger Country Communities Program to be used to create a short film project. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced recently that $105,325 from the program had been allocated to the school for the purposes of providing an additional educational program that will focus on the town’s history. “A real focus was made this year on projects that were aimed at youth in electorates all across NSW,” Mr Saunders. “I am delighted that St Mary’s Catholic School has been successful

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Funding to improve Mumbil school oval

Wellington /

Mumbil Central School students will be able to play on a fully redeveloped oval, after Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced the school’s P & C had been successful in receiving a grant for the project Mr Saunders said the project will benefit from $60,000 of funding as part of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program, which will facilitate the levelling of the current oval and the installation of synthetic turf “The installation of a synthetic surface means that the oval will be able to be played on by students all year round,” Mr Saunders said. “Unfortunately,

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Filtered water for Trangie school students

Narromine & Trangie /

Primary school students at Trangie Central School will have access to filtered water, thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced that the school has received $12,606 to complete the project, which will complement school and P & C funding. “I know water is an issue for people in the Trangie area, and providing access to clean, filtered water for children at the school is a wonderful project,” Mr Saunders said. “Community Building Partnerships is a program aimed at these grassroots projects, and I am excited about the fact

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Funding for Mudgee Museum

Mudgee & Gulgong /

The Mudgee Historical Society has received a boost, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program. The grant will be used to build an accessible toilet at the Mudgee museum, to complement the male and female toilets already on site. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said it’s a practical way to help the museum cater for more people. “The museum really is a gem of the Mudgee tourist trail, and given the number of visiting bus groups they normally have with people of varying ages and abilities, this type of accessible toilet is

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Lighting to be added to Glen Willow precinct

Mudgee & Gulgong /

The Glen Willow sporting precinct in Mudgee will be improved, with nine lighting poles to be installed along a pathway leading the complex. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced $50,000 worth of funding had been allocated to Mid-Western Regional Council to complete the project, which will improve safety in the area. “We already know that Glen Willow is one of the premiers sporting complexes in regional NSW, and it draws big crowds to major events,” Mr Saunders said. “In recent times the NSW Government has announced significant funding to broaden the complex to be a hub for community

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LH Ford Bridge work complete

Dubbo /

Moving large quantities of freight through Dubbo has become safer with work to strengthen the LH Ford Bridge now complete. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the works meant Higher Mass Limit (HML) heavy vehicles up to 68 tonnes will now have more direct access through Dubbo. “This is great news for the freight industry and ensures the important job of getting supplies to and from the Central West can happen as efficiently and safely as possible,” Mr Toole said. “As a Government, we’re working closely with the freight sector to ensure essential goods get to where

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A step up for the Dubbo Triathlon Club

Dubbo /

The Dubbo Triathlon club will be able to host a broader range of events in the future, thanks to $28,455 from the NSW Government to help build more steps with hand-rails into the Macquarie River for the swim legs during competitions. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said the grant is from the Stronger Country Communities Fund, and will provide a great boost for the club. “The Dubbo Triathlon Club has been noticeably growing in participation and community involvement over recent years, and this is a really practical way I can support the members into the future.” “The grant

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Where to get your COVID-19 information

From my Desk /

A week is a long time and under the current circumstances with the COVID-19 pandemic the situation is even changing on a daily basis. For the latest information go to https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 and https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert. You can also follow me on Facebook (search for Dugald Saunders MP) for regular updates. The Federal government, along with the individual states and territories are meeting as part of a National Cabinet on a regular basis in order to try and minimise the impact of coronavirus and keep people safe. I encourage everyone with a smart phone to download the Federal Government’s new app that has

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