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Investing in future of region’s Juniors

Wellington /

Wellington’s next generation of NRL hopefuls will have every opportunity to thrive thanks to a $650,000 collaboration between the NSW Government and Dubbo Regional Council. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has joined council representatives today to unveil the new amenities on both the eastern and western sides of Kennard Park, including disabled car parking, expansion and fit-out of the canteen and upgraded change rooms. “Kennard Park, home to the Wellington Cowboys, has produced some outstanding NRL talent, from Blake Ferguson and Brent Naden to young gun Kotoni Staggs, who’s set to make his Origin debut next week!” Mr […]

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Spotlight on safety for women in agriculture

All regions /

Women across the Orana region are urged to register for one of the NSW Government’s free Women in Agriculture Lunch and Learn events. In partnership with Essential Energy, the 20 free events kick off state-wide on 1 June until 15 July, focusing on safety while working in rural settings. Member for the Dubbo electorate and Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said women in Dubbo, Nyngan, Walgett and surrounding areas can influence improved health and safety outcomes as they are often at the forefront of rural workplaces, which commonly double up as households. “Women are often at the

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How new change rooms are transforming Dubbo junior rugby league

Dubbo /

Attending junior rugby league at Dubbo’s Apex Oval will be more accessible for all, with an amenities upgrade now complete. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Dubbo Regional Council secured $500,000 for the project from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF). “As we saw recently with the Rabbitohs taking on the Raiders, Apex Oval is a fantastic sporting precinct, but the junior amenities were dated and just didn’t meet our modern standards in terms of accessibility,” Mr Saunders said. “The junior rugby league club house now features new public toilets, including an accessible toilet, two change

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Better accessibility rain, hail or shine at South Dubbo Oval

Dubbo /

The transformation of South Dubbo Oval has reached a major milestone with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders and Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson today unveiling the refurbished and extended amenities block. The upgrade was made possible thanks to $350,000 from Round 2 of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund, with Dubbo Regional Council contributing an additional $324,154. Mr Saunders said the upgrade, which has been completed by local contractor Glenn Healey Constructions, delivers a more modern and accessible facility for all users. “South Dubbo Oval has been the well-loved home of the Dubbo Demons for decades,

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50,000 more reasons to love Mudgee Arts Precinct

Mudgee & Gulgong /

The Mid-Western Regional Council is one of 21 communities across the state set to be inspired with exciting, ambitious, and innovative creative programming made possible through 2022/2023 Local Government Authorities (LGA) Arts and Cultural Projects Funding. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said $50,000 has been allocated to Mid-Western Regional Council to help fund programs at the Mudgee Arts Precinct. “The program is still being finalised, but I know it will be a diverse one that will engage and inspire the local community and visitors alike,” Mr Saunders said. “This will be presented through new works produced by local

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Real-time weather forecast at the fingertips of Central West farmers

All regions /

Farmers and regional communities in the state’s Central West can now readily access detailed, real-time weather observations received by the new Doppler radar at Yeoval. Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the information provided by the radar will revolutionise how weather-dependent decisions are made, and will enhance the productivity of rural communities. “The new Doppler radar at Yeoval enables the Bureau of Meteorology to provide accurate, real-time data, determining rain and wind velocity, raindrop and hail size, and the height of bushfire plumes up to 200 kilometres from the radar site,” Mr Saunders said. “Primary producers, emergency

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Back to Preschool for Dubbo Distance Ed Students

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Some of the state’s littlest and most remote learners have been welcomed back to preschool for the first time in more than 12 months. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the mini-school run by the Dubbo School of Distance Education (DSODE) is an incredibly important service, supporting 72 students who are geographically isolated and might not otherwise have access to preschool in the year before Kindergarten. “I am thrilled that our ‘Preschool Pit-Stop’ is back up and running after the service was paused due to COVID,” Mr Saunders said. “This is such a great opportunity for families. Distant

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Rural Financial Counselling Service extended

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong /

Farmers across the region will continue to benefit from free, independent financial planning and support thanks to the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate and Minister for Western NSW Dugald Saunders has announced an additional $5 million over the next three years to continue the NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) across NSW. “There are 50 rural financial counsellors servicing regional communities across NSW, including around Dubbo and Mudgee,” Mr Saunders said. “There’s also counsellors based in Coonamble, Nyngan, Bourke, Walgett, Narrabri and Broken Hill! “These counsellors provide a crucial service, giving financial advice and helping with successional planning,

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Time to have your say to boost opportunities for women

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Women across the region are being urged to have their say and help shape the direction and priorities of the next NSW Women’s Strategy, with public consultation now open. The NSW Women’s Strategy provides a policy framework to help improve the lives of women by addressing the structural issues that affect gender equality. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said it’s important the Strategy reflects the priorities and experiences of women across regional, rural and remote NSW – not just the major cities. “Getting the next Strategy right relies on us understanding what is working well, and what areas

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New sheriff at Dubbo Local Court

Dubbo /

Twenty-five new Probationary Sheriff’s Officers will be deployed to work at courthouses across the state following an attestation ceremony on 20 May, including a new graduate assigned to Dubbo Courthouse. “We want to ensure our community feels safe when attending court, so it is great to see a new recruit commencing duty at Dubbo,” Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said. “Not only will our new Probationary Sheriff’s Officer help keep operations running smoothly, but they will also carry out important work administering Court Orders in the community.” Congratulating the new officers on their graduation, Attorney General Mark Speakman

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