Author name: Dugald Saunders

Boost for show is set to flow!

Dubbo /

A range of community groups and small businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will feel the love over the next few months as preparations ramp up for the 2022 Dubbo Show. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $44,999.89 from the NSW Government’s Country Shows Support Package for the Dubbo Show Society to run this year’s event. “The Dubbo Show is great fun of course, but it’s also a crucial economic injection for businesses, with all of this funding to be spent locally with suppliers providing entertainment, first aid, prizes and marketing materials,” Mr Saunders said. “The funding also […]

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Activating eco-tourism at Flirtation Hill

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Mudgee is set to add another family-friendly attraction to its abundant tourism offering, thanks to a partnership between the NSW Government and Mid-Western Regional Council. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $375,000 from the Regional Tourism Acceleration Fund for the Council to develop tourism infrastructure at Flirtation Hill. “Mudgee’s a world-class tourism destination thanks to its wine, but it also has a growing number of activities the whole family can enjoy,” Mr Saunders said. “This project will see the construction of a lookout, parking and amenities, creating a space for tourists and locals alike to enjoy the

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Safety, accessibility boost at Glen Willow

Mudgee & Gulgong /

One of regional NSW’s premier sporting facilities is about to become even better thanks to a grant from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Mid-Western Regional Council had received $103,000 from the Regional Tourism Acceleration Fund to add permanent accessible amenities to Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium. “From the recent Charity Shield to the upcoming A-League clash, Glen Willow draws people from far and wide to the Mudgee region,” Mr Saunders said. “Unfortunately, the facility has lacked the accessible amenities expected of one of regional NSW’s best stadiums. “This funding will deliver a more inclusive

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Lorraine preserving husband’s memory

Dubbo /

An artist who has made it her mission to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia has been recognised as the 2022 Dubbo Electorate Woman of the Year. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders was joined by Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor at Saturday’s community leader’s breakfast to present this year’s award to Dubbo’s Lorraine Holland. “Last year, Lorraine’s husband Alexander passed away after an 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease,” Mr Saunders said. “Lorraine was his carer for nine of those years and, after his passing, has been determined to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and its impact on both sufferers

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A new era in healthcare for Dubbo

Dubbo /

Stages three and four of the highly anticipated Dubbo Hospital have been officially opened today – marking a new era in healthcare for communities in Western NSW.  The milestone coincides with the opening of the Western Cancer Centre, with the investments setting a new benchmark for regional health in NSW. Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the new Clinical Services Building would support the health needs of communities out west for decades to come. “Alongside the Western Cancer Centre, we’re very excited to officially open the next stage of the $150 million expansion and upgrade to Dubbo Hospital,” Mrs

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Life-saving Cancer Centre opens at Dubbo Hospital

All regions /

Dubbo’s highly anticipated $35 million cancer treatment centre has been officially opened, giving residents in Western New South Wales better access to critical healthcare services closer to home. The Australian Government provided $25 million for the state-of-the-art facility, with the NSW Government contributing $10 million. The Western Cancer Centre welcomed its first patients in September last year, with a number of services moving into the facility at Dubbo Hospital since then. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said locals now have improved access to the health services they need and deserve. “The Nationals

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Money to bring Mariners and Macarthur to magnificent Mudgee

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Fans of the world game across the Central West will have the chance to watch their heroes live and in person, thanks to the support of the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced $150,000 from the Regional Events Acceleration Fund for Mid-Western Regional Council to host the March 19 A-League clash between the Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur FC. “Major events not only showcase our regional places and communities to people across the country and overseas, they also contribute significantly to our regional economies by attracting more visitors to the region,” Mr Saunders said. “Tourists

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Show must go on in Mudgee

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Excitement is building for the first edition of the Mudgee Show and Rodeo since 2019, with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today giving organisers 45,000 reasons to celebrate. Mr Saunders has announced the $45,000 from the NSW Government’s Country Shows Support Package to help the Mudgee Show Society cover the costs of this year’s event. “The 2020 Mudgee Show and Rodeo was sadly one of the first events in our region to be affected by COVID-19, and even in 2021 organisers made the difficult decision to make it a livestock-only event,” Mr Saunders said.  “The show is a

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Dubbo region women receive Future Women NSW Rural Scholarships

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Not one, but three women from the Dubbo region have been named among the 24 recipients of the 2022 NSW Rural Scholarship Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced Tomingley’s Amee Dennis, and Dubbo’s Georgia Campbell and Jemima Erskine have all been selected to take part in the program which aims to connect and inspire regional NSW’s future female leaders. “Women like Amee, Georgia and Jemima are the lifeblood of so many bush communities,” Mr Saunders said. “Amee’s an artist and agri-tourism pioneer whose Alpaca farm was recently recognised at the NSW Tourism Awards; Georgia’s a rising

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Narromine’s Jane Kemp a finalist for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year

Narromine & Trangie /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced Narromine local Jane Kemp has been named as a finalist in the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards. “Jane is a finalist for the Cancer Institute NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award, which is fantastic recognition for the work she has done in our community,” Mr Saunders said. “A Mandandanji woman who is dedicated to progressing reconciliation, Jane supports Aboriginal people as Executive Leader for Aboriginal Strategic Development at CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes. “Jane has also mentored many young mums and Aboriginal men, empowering them to make a difference in their

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