Author name: Dugald Saunders

Community projects needing additional funding support can now apply for the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has encouraged local councils, organisations and community groups to get involved. “This program has been hugely successful in the Dubbo electorate allowing local groups to undertake a wide range of projects,” Mr Saunders said. “We’ve seen new food trailers for Orana Support Service and BaptistCare, security upgrades for Mudgee PCYC to go 24/7, and maintenance equipment to help local sporting clubs – just to name a few! “This investment by the NSW Government is about

The NSW Government is launching a Digital Skills Accelerator for Tourism program to help the region’s tourism businesses transform their online marketing. Destination NSW has partnered with digital consultancy Tourism Tribe to offer the free program to accommodation providers, tour companies and visitor attractions Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Digital Skills Accelerator for Tourism program would provide customised digital health checks to ensure businesses optimise their websites, improve their online listings and grow their Facebook and Instagram channels. “This program ensures business operators have the social media know-how to stand out in a crowded digital marketplace

Family-owned farming businesses will benefit from new laws passed in Parliament this week that will see stamp duty exemptions extended on the transfer of primary production land to a company or other entity directed by a family member. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the move would help futureproof farms for generations to come. “Farmers are the backbone of bush communities and the State’s economy, and they have worked tirelessly to keep our supermarket shelves stocked despite every possible challenge thrown at them over the past few years,” Mr Toole said. “NSW is home to a

Businesses and motorists across the Dubbo electorate are set to benefit from $20 million in grants to establish Australia’s largest electric vehicle (EV) destination charging network. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders welcomed the co-funded grants, which will allow up to 3,500 EV chargers to be rolled out across regional NSW. “The NSW Government is determined to help local tourism providers by ensuring the Dubbo electorate has the charging stations needed to welcome EV-driving visitors,” Mr Saunders said. “The grants range from $2,000 to $40,000 per site for EV chargers across regional NSW, and are part of a $171

The NSW Government has launched a new Aboriginal Ranger Program designed to enhance Aboriginal peoples’ connection to country and provide meaningful career pathways. Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the $5.95 million program will create genuine employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal people and communities across NSW. “This is an exciting new initiative that will not only develop skills and experience for those involved, but also increase the inclusion of traditional land management practices in on-ground projects and programs across the State,” Mr Saunders said. “These Rangers will help engage local communities in landscape management and will