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Taking Wellington Aboriginal community’s ‘blank canvas’ to the next level

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The new Maliyan Cultural Centre will be poised to host more exhibitions, installations and events thanks to a grant from Create NSW’s Creative Capital program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Wellington Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has received $35,000 to install internal, removable walls and projectors to enhance the centre’s gallery space. “The Maliyan Cultural Centre is only a relatively new space but already its punching well above its weight with the first exhibition – ID(hero) – a community collaboration with Kamilaroi artist Dennis Golding,” Mr Saunders said. “Dennis was a finalist in the 2021 National Aboriginal […]

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Free legal diary and calendar for local seniors

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Avoiding scams, planning for retirement, making a will or getting financial help are just some of the topics included in the free 2023 Legal Topics for Seniors Diary, which local seniors can now collect at the Dubbo electorate office. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging local seniors to collect a free copy of the 2023 Legal Topics for Seniors Diary to help them plan for the year ahead. “I’m thrilled to share that seniors right across our region can now pick up a free 2023 Legal Aid diary from my office at 1/18 Talbragar Street, Dubbo,” Mr

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More boots on the ground to fix Western NSW roads

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Two-hundred extra pairs of hands are now hard at work in the State’s west to support crews repairing and rebuilding the flood-affected road network. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said Transport for NSW crews have been diverted from other parts of the State to tackle the worst-hit roads. “These extra road crews are working with those already on the ground across the west – shovelling cold mix for pothole repairs, heavy patching, extensive rebuilding of some sections, bridge inspections and drainage clearing,” Mr Toole said. “The majority of the work is taking place in the Forbes,

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Dubbo College South students supported to connect, succeed and thrive

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Students and staff at Dubbo College South Campus are set to receive greater support to overcome mental health challenges, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced the school has received $10,000 to deliver a range of initiatives, including Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents and teachers, bullying prevention and reduction and alcohol and drug harm minimisation sessions, and an annual wellbeing day. “Dubbo College South Campus is committed to excellent student outcomes in an inclusive and tolerant environment, but in recent years there’s been an increase in the number

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Record funding for Dubbo electorate schools in 2023

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The 34 public schools across the Dubbo electorate will receive an additional $1.9 million in 2023, according to Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. Mr Saunders said schools are receiving more funding than ever before under this government, with more than $30 million allocated to schools in the Dubbo electorate. “This level of funding going to our schools means students have the opportunities and support to reach their potential through a quality education,” he said. “We’re so proud of this government’s investment in public education. “Principals will use this funding allocation to effectively plan the strategic use of resources,

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My Country Christmas – 2022 entries

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Thank you to ALL of the primary (and preschool) students across the Dubbo electorate for your amazing and creative entries! 🤩🤩 central west leadership academy Dubbo South Public School Eumungerie Public School Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Mudgee Public School St John’s Primary School St Laurence’s Primary School St Mary’s Primary School dubbo St Pius X Primary School WONGARBON PUBLIC School

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Get your tickets to the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival Premier’s Gala concerts

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NSW Seniors will celebrate to the sounds of Kate Ceberano and more special performers at the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival Premier’s Gala Concerts in February. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging seniors to join the festivities with some great Australian talent ready to entertain. “The Premier’s Gala Concerts are undoubtedly the most popular events of the festival, which has been entertaining NSW seniors for four decades,” Mr Saunders said. “A stellar line up including Kate Ceberano, Rodger Corser, Ross Wilson, Harrison Craig and Prinnie Stevens is sure to have seniors tapping their toes. “There will also be

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$500,00 boost for critical minerals and high-tech metals

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The NSW Government will invest half a million dollars in the development of a heavy rare earth minerals project near Dubbo, as part of its bid to position the State as a major global supplier and processor of critical minerals and high-tech metals. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Australian Strategic Minerals Ltd had secured $500,000 from the NSW Government’s Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Activation Fund for a study into the development of a Heavy Rare Earth Elements processing flow sheet for the Dubbo Project at Toongi. “This funding is all about leveraging private investment, and working

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Kids show off their ‘Country Christmas’

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The children of the Dubbo electorate unleashed their creativity in this year’s Christmas card design competition, according to Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders. Each year Mr Saunders calls for primary-school children across the electorate to help design his Christmas card, and this year St Mary’s Primary School in Dubbo excelled with students taking out first and second place! Lilly Butler (11) took out the top prize with her drawing of a family enjoying Christmas lunch on the farm, while classmate Chelsea Brook (11) was hot on her heels with her image of a bogged but festive tractor. In

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TAFE students help build homes for Dubbo

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TAFE students from Dubbo will gain invaluable on-the-job training under a new NSW Government social housing project to provide homes for more than 20 people in need. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said local students will be part of the team building and delivering the $7.4 million project, as part of the NSW Government’s $80 million Apprenticeship Program. “Projects like this are a win-win for the community because they not only provide homes for people in need, but they provide vital on-the-job experience for the next generation of builders and construction workers,” Mr Toole said. “The

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