Author name: Dugald Saunders

Students in the Dubbo electorate now have more opportunities after completing school, thanks to the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Traineeship Program. The two-year traineeship program is a collaboration between NSW Government infrastructure agencies and industry partners, offering Year 12 school leavers a rounded experience. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said applications are now open to all students who would be interested in taking on this opportunity thanks to the NSW Government. “The Infrastructure Traineeship Program will have more than 100 trainee roles available to do rotational office-based infrastructure jobs with government agencies, contractors and consultant organisations,” Mr Saunders said. […]

Local football clubs and players in the Dubbo electorate are set for a funding boost with the opening of the NSW Government’s Football Legacy Fund applications. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Football Legacy Fund will strengthen the local community and secure a brighter future for clubs and associations across NSW. “The Football Legacy Fund will help increase football participation in the Dubbo electorate through the construction or upgrade of community facilities, new or enhanced programs, and leadership and development programs,” Mr Saunders said. “I encourage all clubs and associations in our region to take advantage

Five of rural NSW’s most innovative and inspiring women have been celebrated in Parliament House in Canberra this week at a ceremony for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor today congratulated the national winner Stephanie Tretheway from Tasmania, who founded Motherland Australia, and the NSW winner, Josie Clarke from Bellimbopinni who founded Ability Agriculture in 2021. Mrs Taylor said these awards recognise the incredible impact of women in regional and rural Australia. “These women deserve to be recognised each and every day for the incredible contributions they make in their industries and communities,” Mrs Taylor

Pensioners across the Dubbo electorate are being encouraged to take advantage of discounts and rebates through the Service NSW Savings Finder tool. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government has more than 70 discounts and rebates available through the Savings Finder program, with a range of them specifically designed to assist pensioners drive their pension dollar further. “We know pensioners are feeling the squeeze on their household budgets at the moment, which is why the NSW Government is offering a range of financial support to help drive their dollar further,” Mr Saunders said. “More than 70

Women are being reminded to book important health check-ups to take care of their physical and mental health during Women’s Health Week (5-11 September). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said women may have delayed or avoided appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they should now take the time to focus on their health and wellbeing. “We know women have been under greater stress during the pandemic, with increased pressures on their work, home and social life potentially taking a toll on their mental and physical health,” Mr Saunders said. “Women need to make their health a priority this