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Backing sporting equality for women and girls in Wellington

Wellington /

The Wellington Golf Club is hoping to retain and attract more female golfers, and members with a disability, with the support of the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $78,105 for the club to refurbish its toilet and change facilities, thanks to the Government’s $25 million Female Friendly Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades Program. “It’s been a rocky few years for the Wellington Golf Club, which saw a surge of new players during the pandemic – especially younger female players – but has been hit hard by flooding more recently, and has struggled to […]

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New emergency communications sites for Central West and Orana

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The NSW Telco Authority has delivered 300 new and enhanced radio communications sites across the state to expand the Public Safety Network (PSN) under the NSW Government’s $1.4 billion Critical Communications Enhancement Program (CCEP). This expansion includes two new radio communications sites at Narromine, and Mount Bocoble, south of Mudgee. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the new sites are vital to ongoing community safety. “These sites provide emergency services organisations with a single, integrated network on which to communicate,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s technology that saves lives and by expanding the footprint of this critical infrastructure we

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Mudgee netballers score court upgrades

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Netballers from right across the Mudgee region are set to benefit from a major upgrade thanks to the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $280,000 for Mid-Western Regional Council to upgrade and refresh the courts at the Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex. “Netball is one of the most popular sports right across our region, and growing every year,” Mr Saunders said. “As a father of two daughters, I know how important it is for women and girls to have access to great sporting facilities, so they can enjoy all the

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Millions to unlock homes in Dubbo

Dubbo /

Dubbo is set to share in more than $250 million dollars’ worth of infrastructure funding to support the delivery of thousands of new homes across NSW. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Dubbo Regional Council has secured $9.23 million from the NSW Government’s Accelerated Infrastructure Fund (AIF), to start construction of the River Street West Collector Road. “Dubbo is growing rapidly, and it’s important that we unlock the land we need to house the people flocking to our region,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will enable council to build an essential new road and intersections to support its

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PCYC to keep ‘U-Nite’-ing Wellington youth

Wellington /

Young people in Wellington will continue to enjoy safe, fun after-school activities, thanks to the support of the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $92,986 from the Community Development Fund for PCYC Wellington to continue its free U-Nites Friday evening activity program. “PCYC Wellington is a really valuable asset for the community, and the popular U-Nites program gives the town’s young people a chance to explore their creative side, participate in sporting activities and engage in life skills workshops, all in a safe space,” Mr Saunders said. “The program also aims to help young

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Alive and cooking at the Narromine Golf Club

Narromine & Trangie /

Patrons are flocking back to the Narromine Golf Club, with the on-site Chinese restaurant reopening with the support of the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Narromine Golf Club has secured $25,700 from the Community Building Partnerships program to replace and refurbish equipment to bring the kitchen into line with food preparation safety standards. “In classic, country, do-it-yourself-style, the committee got in and completed the work and the kitchen reopened in less than six months, in mid-2022,” Mr Saunders said. “But like many clubs, the golfie was hit hard by COVID-19 and revenue is down.

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Marking Narromine’s military aviation history

Narromine & Trangie /

Narromine’s military history is set to be recognised thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $136,941 for the Narromine Aviation Museum Incorporated to build a World War II Air Force memorial wall at the Narromine Aerodrome. “From May 1940 to May 1944, 2,850 pilots went through the RAAF No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School at the Narromine Aerodrome – over 20% of all pilots trained in Australia during that period,” Mr Saunders said. “The region is still internationally renowned for its fantastic thermals, and is

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Race goers cheering over safety boost

Narromine & Trangie /

Race-lovers are set to flock to the Trangie Racecourse again in 2023 with the support of the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Narromine Shire Council has secured $36,212 to address safety issues at the Trangie Racecourse. “The Trangie racecourse is a classic country track and a race day there always attracts a great crowd from across the region, injecting money into this great little town,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s also an important gathering place for the local community to dress up, relax and unwind trackside. “I can’t wait to see the

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders with PCYC Dubbo club manager Emily Ross with the old food van.

Yummy boost for PCYC Dubbo

Dubbo /

A charity that supports young people in Dubbo will be able to raise more money with the support of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Dubbo Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) secured $63,689 for a new King Kong catering trailer. “From Project Waalway to its Fit for Life and Fit for Work programs, PCYC’s initiatives are so valuable for children and young people in our region – especially those who are vulnerable,” Mr Saunders said. “As a charitable organisation, PCYCs rely heavily on donations to fund these initiatives. “This food

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders with Charles Sturt University senior education lecturer Dr Libbey Murray and director of external engagement James McKechnie.

Big boost for teacher training

All regions /

An innovative approach to teacher training developed right here in Dubbo is now being doubled to accommodate demand from aspiring teachers. Based on the Collaborative Teacher’s Aide Pathway (CTAP) pioneered by Charles Sturt University (CSU)’s Dubbo campus, the Grow Your Own Teacher Training pilot initially aimed to support up to 100 School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) to upskill and study teaching degrees while working in regional schools. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the trial has been wildly successful and will now expand to 200 participants in 2023 alone, including staff from Dubbo College Delroy Campus, Gulgong Public

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