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New homes for vulnerable Dubbo locals

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The NSW Government is asking members of the Dubbo community to share their views on plans to build 16 high-quality social housing homes for up to 24 vulnerable residents in Dubbo. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) is proposing to build eight new one-bedroom and eight new two-bedroom homes at Myall Street, Dubbo. “If approved, we will replace four outdated properties with two high-quality, double-story residential buildings to provide much-needed social and economic benefits for the local community,” Mr Saunders said. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said four […]

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Investing in the future of Mudgee’s world-class sporting precinct

Mudgee & Gulgong /

A $4.1 million grant from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program will transform access to Mudgee’s Glen Willow Complex and establish an all new training camp. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Mid-Western Regional Council has been granted $3.1 million to construct a bridge over Lawson Creek, connecting Glen Willow to the Putta Bucca Wetlands, as well as more than $1 million to begin construction of a training camp facility at the precinct. “Glen Willow is already regarded as one of the best sporting facilities in regional NSW, able to host multiple NRL fixtures each year, and

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Bunnies back to Dubbo for 2022

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The National Rugby League will be back at Dubbo in 2022, as Grand Finalists South Sydney hosts its round 11 clash with the Canberra Raiders at Apex Oval on May 22. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders, who is chair of the NRL regional taskforce, said the corresponding fixture this year was a great success, and saw the two teams who played in Dubbo meet in the Grand Final. “It really was an amazing co-incidence, and I think everyone who watched Souths host Penrith in May felt some sort of involvement in this year’s decider, because of the match

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Sea Eagles soaring back to Mudgee

Mudgee & Gulgong /

The National Rugby League will return to Mudgee in 2022, with the Manly Sea Eagles hosting the Canberra Raiders at Glen Willow Sporting Complex on April 2. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders, who is chair of the NRL regional taskforce, said the corresponding fixture this year was a great success, and he’s confident there will be even more interest in 2022. “The main goal I have as chair of the regional taskforce is to continue to attract top level games to regional areas, and I’m sure there’s going to be even more excitement about NRL games next year,

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Lest we forget

Lest we forget /

‘Sacrifice’ is a word that gets a lot of use at this time of year, as we remember all the men and women who have served our nation during war and in peacetime. For many families across our district this ‘sacrifice’ is not an abstract concept – in fact it hits very close to home. Like the descendants of Arthur Rupert Rathbone, from the Narromine district. Arthur enlisted not once, but three times to serve his country. Arthur was shot and injured many times but eventually returned home and married his sweetheart, but his brother Harry never returned, killed in

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Soldiers including Arthur (right) at Harry Rathbone's grave and cross near where he fell in battle at Gaza.

Lest we forget: Arthur and Harry Rathbone

Lest we forget /

Contributed by Robyn Carter ANZAC DAY 2021 was a day of recognition for Arthur Rupert Rathbone WW1 and WW2 Service. A plaque with military recognition was attached to the headstone by family following the Narromine ANZAC 11am service. Arthur Rupert Rathbone enlisted three times to serve his country. 1914 – he joined the AIF with the 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment which involved enlistments from the NSW Central West District. He was injured with gun-shot wound fracture to his thigh at Lone Pine in the August Offensive August 1915. He returned to his home “Ormonde” Alagalah to recover. While walking

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$35m Police Training Facility boost for Dubbo

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A major infrastructure boost has been confirmed for the Dubbo region with today’s design reveal of a new NSW Police Force training facility worth $35 million. Member for Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders was today joined by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott, and NSW Police Force’s Western Region Commander Assistant Commissioner Brett Greentree to unveil the official design for the facility. Mr Saunders said the training academy will generate jobs through the initial site preparation and subsequent construction, as well as ongoing supply and maintenance. “Today’s design reveal further demonstrates the NSW Government’s 2019 election commitment to

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NSW Government appoints Property Services Commissioner to strengthen industry

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The appointment of the state’s first Property Services Commissioner will strengthen the real estate sector and support consumer protections across the Dubbo electorate, according to state member Dugald Saunders. Commissioner John Minns will be responsible for ensuring a strong, vibrant property sector, responsive to the needs of property services professionals and one that has the highest compliance and professional standards for the benefit of consumers. Mr Saunders said Commissioner Minns will help the government be more responsive to issues facing the sector, including the unprecedented housing shortage currently gripping regional NSW. “From Gulgong to Trangie, our region is enjoying unprecedented

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The sweetest thing: Cocoa company to boost business and create new jobs in Mudgee

Mudgee & Gulgong /

A Mudgee based cocoa company that supplies chocolate to over 80 stockists around Australia and online will be able to upgrade its facilities to double production, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said a $100,000 grant will help Spencer Cocoa purchase new manufacturing equipment and deliver facility upgrades to cater for current international demand and enable future sales growth. Mr Saunders said the upgrades will include insulation of the production shed, construction of an insulated roasting room to increase roasting capacity by 50 per cent, and the purchase and installation

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Support to reignite Dubbo electorate visitor economy

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The NSW Government will invest more than $8 million in a suite of grant programs to accelerate the recovery of the NSW visitor economy as the state reopens to visitors.  Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the funding was great news for the local visitor economy and would support tourism businesses across the electorate as life after COVID-19 restrictions resumed. “More than ever, our visitor economy needs support to build on the potential of the tourism offering in our region, which is amongst the best in the State,” Mr Saunders said. “Our tourism operators have been dealt consecutive

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