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Gulgong victorious in securing park funding

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Gulgong’s sporting community will benefit from a new amenities building in Victoria Park, Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has said. Mr Saunders has announced $446,599 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) for Mid-Western Regional Council to complete the project. “Victoria Park is a real hub for the Gulgong community, but it currently doesn’t have an amenities building or change rooms,” Mr Saunders said. “The construction of a new, inclusive amenities building featuring male and female change rooms – with showers and accessible toilets – as well as a referee’s change room, cleaner’s closet and a […]

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Excitement builds for heart of Mudgee

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Mudgee’s art and cultural heart will soon be full, with the Mudgee Arts Precinct (MAP) Cultural Workshops Open Day this weekend. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the opening marks the completion of the $8.1 million development of the former Cudgegong Chambers building, which was sold to Mid-Western Regional Council for just $1. “MAP has become the dedicated home of the arts in the region, providing a fantastic exhibition space, building on Mudgee’s already stellar visitor experience,” Mr Saunders said. “Now the area behind the MAP has been reimagined as a multipurpose education, conferencing and collaborative working space,

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders with Narromine Shire Infrastructure & Engineering Services Director Andre Pretorius and Mayor Craig Davies. They are standing on a country road, with an inset of the Farrendale Road sign.

Better journeys for Narromine motorists

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Motorists using Farrendale Road can look forward to safer and more efficient journeys with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announcing the latest funding from the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program. Mr Saunders said Narromine Shire Council has secured over $1 million to continue its upgrade of Farrendale Road. “Narromine boasts a robust agricultural sector, and these farmers, families and freight operators all rely heavily on the local road network which, as we all know, has taken a serious hit from all the wet weather,” Mr Saunders said. “We know how crucial it is for rural people to

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TAFE partnership set to deliver social housing in Dubbo

Dubbo /

TAFE students from Dubbo will be front and centre as part of a new NSW Government social housing project which will house more than 20 people in need. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the $7.4 million project on Myall Street in Dubbo was being delivered by the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) in partnership with TAFE NSW. Mr Saunders said the project marked an important moment in the NSW Government’s efforts to address the region’s housing needs. “Local students will be part of the project team starting this week who will build and ultimately deliver this

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New nursing graduates join Dubbo Hospital

Dubbo /

Health care in Dubbo has received another major boost with 33 graduate nurses to begin their careers at the city’s hospital this year. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the new graduates are among a record 3,600 nurses and midwives set to commence working across 130 NSW public hospitals and health services this year – with 15 of the new nurses starting at Dubbo this week. “The work that nurses and midwives do is at the very heart of the public health system, caring for people in our hospitals, at home and in our communities,” Mr Saunders said.

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Better journeys for Ballimore residents

Dubbo, Wellington /

Motorists using Ballimore Road can look forward to safer and more efficient journeys with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announcing the latest funding from the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program. Mr Saunders said Dubbo Regional Council has secured over $1.4 million to continue its upgrade of Ballimore Road. “This road directly supports the transport of rural freight to a highly productive catchment area of over 13,000 hectares, but less than half of its 23-kilometre length is sealed,” Mr Saunders said. “We know how crucial it is for rural people to have safe and efficient road access, whether

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders with Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson stand in front of the existing outdated brick amenities block in Dubbo's Victoria Park.

Dubbo Victorious in securing park funding

Dubbo /

Dubbo residents and visitors alike will benefit from a new amenities block in the city’s popular Victoria Park, Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has said. Mr Saunders was today joined by Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson to officially announce $403,486 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) for council to complete the project. “Dubbo’s Victoria Park is a real hub for our community, hosting everything from the DREAM Festival Lantern Parade to council’s annual Australia Day ceremony – it’s even hosted a royal visit!” Mr Saunders said. “The current public toilets are out-dated and no longer fit-for-purpose,

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Graphic showing workers on scaffolding with the text "$175 million announced for Growing Regional Economies Fund"

Activating our economy for the future

All regions /

Expressions of Interest are now open for the NSW Government’s $175 million Growing Regional Economies Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the fund will see investment in transformational infrastucture and facilities that will unlock housing and activate economic and jobs growth across the Dubbo electorate. “Our region is a great place to live, work, play and invest, and we want to make sure it stays that way!” Mr Saunders said. “This fund will help ensure our communities have the infrastructure and services they need for a strong future.” Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders with members of the Trangie Amateur Swimming Club in front of in in the pool at the Trangie Aquatic Centre.

Helping Trangie locals to make a splash!

Narromine & Trangie /

A project to improve access to the Trangie Aquatic Centre has received a major boost, with the NSW Government committing a further $195,657 to the development. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced not one but two additional grants for the Trangie Amateur Swimming Club: $50,000 from the Community Building Partnerships (CBP) program, and $145,657 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF). “Water lovers at Trangie aren’t able to take full advantage of the local pool because the water has been too cold,” Mr Saunders said. “That means less time for local children to learn to swim,

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Dubbo’s Kirsty Hargraves & Narromine’s Lynda Edwards named Aboriginal Woman of the Year finalists

Dubbo, Narromine & Trangie /

Dubbo’s Kirsty Hargraves and Narromine’s Lynda Edwards have been named alongside some of our state’s most inspiring women as finalists in the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the annual awards play an important role in recognising inspirational women from diverse backgrounds, not only in our region, but across the state. “These awards are a wonderful opportunity to honour the women and girls who are making a real difference to our community,” Mr Saunders said. “Kirsty and Lynda are an inspiration to us all, and it’s wonderful to see them getting

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