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Dubbo welcomes new intake of junior doctors

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The region’s health workforce has received a welcome boost with the arrival of 18 new medical graduate interns at Dubbo Hospital. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said a record intake of almost 1,100 medical graduate interns will start work in NSW public hospitals this week – more than any other state or territory in Australia. “I want to extend a warm welcome to the class of 2023 and thank them for choosing a rewarding career in health,” Mr Saunders said. “Each of these new starters will play an important role in keeping the people of Dubbo and surrounding […]

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Syntropic farming model to grow more than food

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Growing confident young people and sustainable fresh food is the focus of a new project being backed by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $450,000 for LeaderLife to implement a syntropic farming system in Dubbo, with the aim of training and empowering vulnerable young people as part of the process. “LeaderLife has a great track record delivering programs that empower young men and women to reach their full potential,” Mr Saunders said. “This farm will not only provide sustainable locally grown fresh and organic food, it will also be used as a mechanism

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Free menstrual hygiene products for students

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Students at public schools across the Dubbo electorate will return to school in 2023 with access to free menstrual hygiene products thanks to the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government. More than 4600 dispensers have been installedin public schools across the state to help young women overcome barriers in accessing menstrual hygiene products. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders celebrated the completion of the rollout, which started with a trial in Dubbo in 2021. “Getting your period should not be a barrier to education,” Mr Saunders said. “I want young women across our region to feel comfortable in knowing they

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Serving up major funding for tennis club

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The Dubbo region’s future aces will have access to courts that rival the best in the country, thanks to a significant investment by the NSW Nationals in Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Paramount Tennis Club has received $227,174 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund to renew its courts in Dubbo. “The NSW Nationals are committed to making sure regional communities have access to facilities that are just as good as those in metropolitan areas, and that’s exactly what this funding will do,” Mr Saunders said. “We want to make sure the Ash Bartys and Alex de

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School infrastructure connecting local people with local jobs

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Aboriginal people will have more employment opportunities under a new initiative to actively promote the engagement of Aboriginal businesses in the maintenance and construction of schools across NSW. Working in partnership with Aboriginal agencies and businesses, School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) will start the First Nations Engagement in School Infrastructure program in Dubbo. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Dubbo is the ideal location to start the program. “Dubbo is proudly home to a significant Aboriginal population, along with a pool of Aboriginal businesses and potential partner organisations whose skills and experiences could benefit our schools, students and the

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Boothenba Road upgrades complete in Dubbo

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Safety concerns have now been addressed on Boothenba Road with significant upgrades to the intersection that leads to the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets, thanks to $6 million from the NSW Government’s Drought Stimulus Package. Member for the Dubbo electorate and Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders has officially opened the new intersection, which delivers significant safety improvements for one of the busiest livestock markets in NSW. “Hundreds of thousands of sheep and cattle are transported to the saleyards every year, and now it’s easier for heavy vehicles to access the facility with a new, wider road as well as a dedicated

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2.5 million reasons to celebrate for Macquarie Home Stay

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Patients across the Central West, Orana and Western NSW who travel to Dubbo to receive treatment will be able to access affordable accommodation – and a home away from home – with the NSW Government today announcing $2.5 million to deliver a purpose-built oncology accommodation precinct. Member for the Dubbo electorate and Minister for Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the $2.5 million investment will help deliver 26 new rooms, more than doubling the current capacity of Macquarie Home Stay. “Following the opening of the Western Cancer Centre, Dubbo has become a centre of excellence for healthcare across the entire region,”

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Applications open for 2023 Regional Seniors Travel Card

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Seniors living across the Dubbo electorate will save another $250 on travel costs thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Seniors Travel Card. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging seniors to take advantage of the initiative, which is now in its fourth year. “This government is cutting the cost of living to make daily life easier thanks to our Regional Seniors Travel Card,” Mr Saunders said. “The $250 pre-paid Visa card can be used on fuel, taxis, electric charging stations and pre-booked NSW TrainLink regional trains and coaches, helping eligible seniors with the cost of getting from A

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Dubbo Tradies road test new travel card

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Up to 100 apprentices in Dubbo will trial the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s $250 Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card, boosting their budgets to help ease the cost of travel to education and training. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders fought for the card to be trialled in Dubbo and has now announced the region’s apprentices will be the first to access the pre-paid debit card. “As soon as we announced this initiative, I had multiple apprentices and students eagerly contact my office asking when applications open, so I went straight to the Minister to ask for

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Funding to keep Dubbo athletics stars on track

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The region’s future track and field stars have received a major boost with the announcement of $1,060,000 for Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) to renew the track at the Barden Park Athletics Centre of Excellence. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has joined DRC Mayor Mathew Dickerson, CEO Murray Wood and representatives from Athletics NSW to announce the funding, just in time for the venue to host the 2023 NSW Country Championships. “The synthetic track at Barden Park is internationally certified for athletes to set world record times, and this renewal is crucial for maintaining its World Athletics certification, and

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