Dugald Saunders

Applications open for $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington / January 29, 2020

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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Ella Murray named in NSW Womens Open field

Dubbo / January 28, 2020

One of the rising stars of the golf world will get the chance to shine on the international stage, after it was announced that 14-year-old Dubbo junior Ella Murray will take her place in the field for the 2020 Worrells NSW Womens Open at Dubbo Golf Club. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Dubbo Golf Club captain Debbie Murray, ladies president Maureen Dempsey, club president Niall McNicol and general manager Rod Archer for the announcement, which comes five weeks out from the February 27-March 1 tournament. “Ella is a phenomenal golfer and to have her involved in …

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Hospital carpark, Regional Seniors Transport Card, and inspirational women in Local Government

From my Desk / January 20, 2020

Almost a year ago to the day, in the lead-up to the 2019 state election, I stood alongside the Deputy Premier John Barilaro and pledged up to $30 million for the development of an additional 350 car parking spaces at the facility. It was one of the main announcements of my campaign to be elected to NSW Parliament and one that was made after I went about gathering signatures from community members on a petition to show the government that there was a need for more parking. Last week, the Opposition spokesperson for Health put out a release outlining concerns …

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Regional Seniors Transport Card on the way

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington / January 17, 2020

One of the NSW Government’s key pre-election commitments will be rolled out in the coming weeks, with regional seniors able to apply for the $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card from Wednesday, 29 January. Member for the Dubbo electorate said travel was one of the most significant household costs faced by seniors living in rural and regional areas, and the card is designed to ease the burden of those costs. “This card is about making it easier for seniors to access services, do their shopping and to stay connected with family and friends,” Mr Saunders said. “Eligible seniors will be able …

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Corrections staff honoured in Dubbo region

Wellington / January 17, 2020

National Corrections Day will be marked in the Dubbo region today, celebrating the 10,000 correctional staff in NSW – and the 25,000 frontline officers across Australia – who work tirelessly rehabilitating offenders and keeping the community safe. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the day is a chance to thank correctional staff, who play a vital role in keeping the community safe at Community Corrections offices and at Wellington and Macquarie Correctional Centres. “Today we acknowledge the hardworking corrections officers in our region who strive to engage, educate and rehabilitate offenders for the benefit of the community,” Dugald …

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A look back at 2019, and a view to 2020

From my Desk / January 17, 2020

With 2020 now upon us, it is time to look forward to what this year will bring the Dubbo electorate. Unfortunately 2019 ended with severe bushfires across the state, and 2020 has commenced in the same fashion. I was saddened over the holiday period to hear of the death of three NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers, as well as many other residents who were caught in the path of the blazes. Late in 2019 I got the chance to attend a number of events aimed at recognising the achievements of a number of RFS volunteers. Some had been with the …

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NSW Government grant to create Narromine jobs and homes

Narromine & Trangie / December 20, 2019

A significant project is on the way for Narromine that will support the changing face of the Orana community and provide local homes and jobs, thanks to funding announced today by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said $1 million from the NSW Government’s $170 million Drought Stimulus Package will help to pay for essential infrastructure required to establish an over-55s retirement village. Mr Saunders said the funding will deliver vital utilities to enable 45 low-care properties that will be operated by aged care provider Timbrebongie House. “Narromine’s population is growing and changing, and this project …

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Funding for multicultural events in Dubbo

Dubbo / January 17, 2020

Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders today announced two community organisations have received funding to deliver multicultural events in 2020, thanks to the NSW Government’s Celebrating Diversity Events grant program. The NSW Central West Muslims Association is receiving $4,000.00 for its Eid Festival to help mark the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The Festival has run for the past two years, with increasing community support, and Mr Saunders said he was happy to provide financial support so it could continue next year. “The celebration of Eid is a great opportunity for people to get to …

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Burrendong pump contract to provide a local boost

Wellington / December 3, 2019

A drought emergency project to pump out the remnant water left in Burrendong Dam will create jobs and boost the local economy while extending the availability of dam water for towns and critical human needs in the Macquarie valley. NSW Water Minister, Melinda Pavey and Dubbo MP, Dugald Saunders welcomed the announcement from WaterNSW that the contract has been awarded and the urgent drought relief project is on track. Seymour Whyte has been awarded a $6.7million contract to construct the pumping station, coffer dam, and electrical systems to extract water from the storage should the dam’s water level fall below …

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Community Cabinet, vital funding and the one benefit of those dust storms

From my Desk / December 3, 2019

Last week was big for Western NSW, with the Community Cabinet visit from Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Deputy Premier John Barilaro and their ministers well and truly ramming home the plight of people in our part of the world. And while the focus was justifiably on drought and water, we had the chance to make some other wonderful announcements of benefit to the Dubbo electorate. The first was $10 million in funding to secure the future of the Dubbo sports hub project, most notably the indoor stadium that will be the centrepiece of stage one of the facility. It has been …

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