Author name: Dugald Saunders

More roads in the region are in line for vital repair, maintenance and sealing work under Round Four of the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said previous rounds of the program have delivered over $12 million for projects across Dubbo Regional, Mid-Western Regional, and Narromine Shire Council Local Government Areas (LGAs). “As we all know, after a few years of heavy rain many of our local roads are in poor condition,” Mr Saunders said. “This program gives councils in our region the chance to apply for funding to deliver projects including sealing,

Primary producers will have the opportunity to provide feedback on a NSW Government plan to safeguard the State’s $21 billion food and fibre industry, as part of an upgraded biosecurity strategy. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the purpose of the strategy is to: Set a clear vision for biosecurity and food safety in NSW;  Map strategy objectives for Government, industry, and the community; and Outline key activities that will guide decision-making for farmers. “The NSW Biosecurity and Food Safety Strategy 2022-2030 will be our blueprint for protecting the livelihoods, economy and environment against biosecurity and food safety risks,” Mr

New, innovative and unforgettable tourism drawcards that will bring visitors from far and wide to regional NSW are set for a major funding boost, thanks to the NSW Government’s $150 million Regional Tourism Activation Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the fund supports local economies and jobs by backing the unique tourism experiences the region has to offer. “This region is home to some truly amazing and unique cultural, sporting and tourism attractions, and this fund is all about making sure they’re the best they can be,” Mr Saunders said. “In the first round we committed over

The NSW Government has mobilised its team of veterinarians and specialist biosecurity staff, ramping up efforts to ensure farmers are in the best position to manage a possible incursion of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).   Expert staff from Local Land Services (LLS) will connect with farmers through a series of targeted workshops, webinars, and visits to saleyards and field days to help farmers identify and report the early signs of both FMD and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said while the focus remains on keeping these diseases out of NSW, it’s crucial

Applications will soon open for the NSW Government’s $160 million Stronger Country Communities Fund Round Five, which will see even more investment in regional community infrastructure and programs that will make a big difference to life in the across the region. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the latest round was a great opportunity for councils and community groups to seek funding for projects in the region that improve the quality of life for locals. “This is great news for the Dubbo electorate, and I am thrilled that the NSW Government is delivering on its commitment of supporting

On Tuesday, 5 July, the NSW Government was officially notified by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) had been detected in Bali. That news has certainly raised huge concerns for the entire livestock industry, and this is the closest the devastating disease has ever been to Australia. FMD is a highly contagious disease which affects cattle, buffalo, pigs, sheep, deer, camelids and goats, which are those animals with a cloven hoof. It spreads through close contact between animals and can be carried on animal products, equipment, people’s clothing or by the wind.