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Road safety on the map for Dubbo electorate

Wellington /

Motorists on our region’s roads will soon benefit from a suite of safety measures rolling out across the Dubbo electorate, with more than $10.7 million to be invested into eight projects through round three of the Safer Roads Program. Five roadways will benefit from the funding, being the Mitchell Highway ($3.64m), Hill End Road ($2.435m), the Renshaw-McGirr Way ($1.985m), Goolma Road ($1.405m) and the Burrendong Way ($1.27m). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said safety barriers, rumble strips and wide centrelines were some of the measures that will be installed on roadways to help keep motorists safe. “We know […]

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On demand Dubbo to Mudgee Coach trial

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong /

The NSW Government is delivering better connections and greater flexibility for regional communities between Dubbo and Mudgee, with a new day-return Wednesday On Demand coach service starting from today. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the service formed part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver 13 new coach services to 44 isolated communities. “This is a real boost for the local communities in and around Ballimore, Spicers Creek, Gooma and Gulgong who will have access to two coach services for the first time,” Mr Saunders said. “In many ways this new On Demand service is like designing your own

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Wellington Caves visitor experience opens up region’s tourism sector

Wellington /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed the official opening of the Wellington Caves visitor experience, saying it will provide an added boost for tourism in the western parts of NSW. Mr Saunders said the caves are a significant contributor when it comes to attracting visitors to the Dubbo electorate, and the $4.2 million project will add to an already prosperous industry. The new facility includes a cafe and admissions area as well as educational exhibitions such as a discovery laboratory and mega fauna exhibition. “The NSW Government provided $3.8 million in funding towards the Visitor Experience as

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Hospital project provides a boost for PCYC and Aboriginal Lands Council

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Hutchinson Builders, Mudgee PCYC, local police, hospital staff and community members today for the handover of projects at the PCYC facility. Hutchinson Builders, the contractor for $70.7m Mudgee Hospital redevelopment, have been actively involved in the local community and completed two community projects whilst the redevelopment has been underway. They supported the Mudgee PCYC with the upgrade of the Pool Gym Corridor and kitchen, as well as supporting the Mudgee Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) with the erection of a large sheltered space for meetings and workshops at Munna Reserve. “The

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Drought support, the Regent, and a fond farewell

From my Desk /

It was wonderful to see rain fall across large parts of our region over the weekend, but while the falls have been welcomed it is vital that the message still gets out that we are still firmly locked in drought. Much more wet stuff needs to fall from the sky in order for things to fully turn around, and while a lot of us are rejoicing we do need to spare a thought for those who may not have received overly substantial falls. That is why I used the first sitting week of the 2020 NSW parliamentary calendar to personally

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Saunders asks for more drought support

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has called for further financial support to be provided to residents and business owners in drought-impacted regions of regional NSW. Mr Saunders wrote to NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet earlier this week, calling for similar provisions to the ones applied to bushfire-affected parts of the state, including rate relief, and working capital and low interest loans. Mr Saunders said the proposed assistance would be similar to that rolled out across regions which have been affected by the devastating bushfires. “What has happened to parts of NSW, particularly on the South Coast, has been nothing

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Regent Theatre gets State heritage listing

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced Mudgee’s iconic art deco Regent Theatre has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Backed by a strong campaign of community support, Mr Saunders confirmed that the pastel-shaded picture theatre has been formally recognised as an item of State heritage significance by Minister responsible for Heritage Don Harwin. “This is a significant day for the Mudgee community and ensures a venue of immense importance will continue to be a reference point to the history of the region,” Mr Saunders said. “I recently went for a look through the theatre and

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The Show Must Go On

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Country shows will go ahead across regional NSW despite the crippling drought and devastating impact of the bushfires, with the NSW Government to sponsor the popular agricultural events that help boost businesses and community spirit. Member For the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the announcement of sponsorship grants of up to $5,000 available for shows, as part of the $170 million Drought Stimulus Package would be a huge boost to the community. “People in our electorate are hurting,” Mr Saunders said. “Country shows have always been part of the social fabric in our communities, and to be able to keep

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Health, Fires and Drought

From my Desk /

It was great to get an opportunity to have a look at the progress of the new Mudgee Hospital during the week. The $70 million project is well and truly on track to be completed by the middle of the year, and it will be a real game changer for the people of Mudgee and the surrounding region. One of the most important aspects of the new hospital is the fact that it will feature services such as maternity, oncology, renal and dental, meaning that people will not need to leave town and access these elsewhere. Health Infrastructure and Hutchinson

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Applications open for $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Applications for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card are now open for those living in the Dubbo electorate. Eligible seniors can apply through service.nsw.gov.au, by calling 13 77 88 or visiting a Service NSW Service Centre. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the card, one of the government’s key election commitments, will ease the cost of travel for eligible regional seniors. “Travel is one of the most significant expenses for residents living in rural and regional NSW, which is why the NSW Government committed at the 2019 election to reducing that cost for seniors,” Mr Saunders

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