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Loo upgrade for Wellington Public

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Students in Wellington are set to benefit from improvements to their school facilities thanks to the NSW Government’s $148 million Minor Capital Works program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced Wellington Public School has received funding for a toilet upgrade. “The school environment plays play a crucial role in students’ learning experiences, so it’s important that we provide high quality – and accessible –spaces. That includes the loos,” Mr Saunders said. “Local businesses will be encouraged to bid for works through the Local Trade Scheme, so that they too can also benefit from this funding. “This […]

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New refuges to support women & children leaving violence

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Domestic violence victim-survivors are set to receive more support with a boost to critical services across the Dubbo region. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders welcomed the new refuge to be delivered by Housing Plus, and said, once delivered, the facility will scale up vital support for women and children. “These homes provide greater capacity in the Dubbo region for safe, private, and independent living spaces for victim-survivors and their children,” Mr Saunders said. “I don’t want a single person in our region to be harmed by domestic and family violence, but until we can remove this scourge from

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Mudgee, Dubbo regions shine at NSW Tourism Awards

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong /

The Mudgee region has topped the medal tally at the 2022 NSW Tourism Awards, reaffirming its status as Australia’s Top Tourism Town. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said it was an amazing night for the Dubbo electorate, with Mudgee region claiming four gold medals, three silvers and one bronze, while Dubbo took home two golds and a silver. “It’s great to see the rest of NSW realising what we already knew – our region is home to the best attractions this state has to offer,” Mr Saunders said. “We’ve officially got the state’s best major attraction in Taronga

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Record year for agriculture production in NSW

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Agriculture in NSW is contributing more to the economy than ever before despite this year’s devastating weather events, with the total value of the industry rising by more than $2 billion last year to a record $23.1 billion.   Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said farmers continue to go above and beyond despite many challenges. “Tomorrow’s National Ag Day is an opportunity for everyone to come together and thank our farmers for the world-class food and fibre grown on our doorstep,” Mr Toole said. “Farmers are the backbone of bush communities and the State’s economy, and have

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Support for NSW Women’s Week events

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Applications are now open for the 2023 NSW Women’s Week Grants Program, with $100,000 in funding available for women-focused events held in March 2023. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has encouraged local councils and not-for-profit organisations to apply for a share of the funding to hold events that celebrate and connect women and girls across the region. “NSW Women’s Week is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the many achievements and accomplishments of women and girls across our region,” Mr Saunders said. Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said NSW Women’s Week is a time to shine a light on

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Nominations open for Round 2 of Blue Plaques

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People across the region are being encouraged to nominate local people or events that helped to shape the rich heritage of NSW in the second round of the $5 million Blue Plaques program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the program is a fantastic opportunity for communities to learn about and celebrate local heritage. “This initiative is all about recognising the eclectic characters, personalities and important public figures that have made or become part of the history of our state,” Mr Saunders said. “I encourage people to research our local history and nominate diverse and unique individuals and

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Pharmacy reform to expand community health care

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Patients across the region will have easier access to medications through their local pharmacy, thanks to a new reform announced by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the reform will expand the number of vaccinations pharmacists can administer, trial pharmacists prescribing medication for urinary tract infections and also develop a pilot for trained pharmacists to prescribe medications for a range of other conditions. “These ground-breaking reforms aim to relieve pressure on emergency departments and wait times to see a GP, by giving our community more access to primary care services,” Mr Saunders said. “This announcement

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Funding available to conserve war memorials

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Community groups are being encouraged to make an application for funds to conserve the state’s community war memorials under round two of the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said $125,000 would be available in round two which opened today with funding available to support the repair, protection and conservation of community war memorials across the state. “Last week we commemorated Remembrance Day, which saw veterans, families and friends gather at local war memorials to pay respect to and honour our veterans,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding from the state is vitally important

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Dubbo College harnesses the power of the sun!

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Students in Dubbo are set to benefit from a renewable energy upgrade thanks to a $148 million investment across the State, earmarked in the 2022/23 NSW Budget. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced Dubbo College Senior Campus will receive funding under the Minor Capital Works program to install solar panels on the roof of G Block. “This is something the school had been saving for, so its great we’re able to meet them halfway and co-fund this great initiative,” Mr Saunders said. “Schools use a lot of power during the day when the sun is shining,

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Aerial fire trail inspections ‘take off’ in Dubbo

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Helicopter inspections of fire trails take off from Dubbo Airport tomorrow morning (Friday) to check that trails are in good condition in preparation for the summer bushfire season. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said aerial inspections in the region are being conducted by Crown Lands in conjunction with the Rural Fire Service. “Aerial inspections will allow local fire trails to be efficiently checked and any areas identified for maintenance to ensure fire trails are ready to go for firefighters if blazes break out this summer,” Mr Saunders said. “Fire combat agencies the Rural Fire Service, Fire & Rescue

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