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NSW’s Roadmap and Dubbo’s Western Cancer Centre

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There was some great news early this week with further details on NSW’s roadmap for easing restrictions for fully vaccinated people. We know stay-at-home orders will be lifted for fully vaccinated adults when NSW reaches the 70 percent double dose vaccination target (Stage 1), which is expected from 11 October. From the Monday after NSW hits the 80 percent target (end of October), restrictions will be eased for those who are fully vaccinated: Up to 10 visitors will be allowed in a home (not including those 12 and under), Community sports will be permitted, Retail stores can operate at one […]

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Road transfers to ease burden on Councils

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed the Interim Report into Road Classification Review and Regional Road Transfer, which has recommended the transfer of a number regional roads to state ownership. One of those transfers put forward by the Independent Panel will see the route from Tomingley to Eumungerie via Narromine moved into state ownership, including sections of road within the Narromine township. Mr Saunders said the NSW Government is broadly supportive of the recommendations, which recognise the significance of these roads to the overall network. “The route between Tomingley and Eumungerie already forms something of an unofficial

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Stay-at-home orders to be lifted for Narromine Shire

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Stay-at-home (SAH) orders will be lifted for the Narromine Shire from 12.01am on Saturday 25 September, provided there is no sewage detections before then. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Narromine Shire has been deemed low risk, but will continue to operate under some restrictions to ensure community safety. “This is fantastic news for the people of the Narromine Shire,” Mr Saunders said. “I know lockdown has hit our communities hard, which is why I’ve been fighting tooth and nail for people in places like Narromine, Trangie and Tomingley to be able to enjoy some more freedoms.

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Grant backs local group to improve River health

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Key fish species including Murray Cod and Golden Perch will thrive thanks to a local river rehabilitation project funded by the NSW Government’s Habitat Action Grants. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $11,220 for Inland Waterways Rejuvenation Association/Ozfish to rehabilitate ‘Bockhobble’ on the Macquarie River, including willow control and revegetation activities. “Inland Waterways is a great local, grassroots organisation with a proven track record of delivering benefits for our environment,” Mr Saunders said. “This project will see improved habitat for recreational fish species, including Murray Cod and Golden Perch, and improved water quality and biodiversity at Bockhobble

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Western Cancer Centre Dubbo opens to patients

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The highly anticipated Western Cancer Centre in Dubbo has opened to patients, bringing life-saving services much closer to home for people in regional and remote areas of Western NSW. Construction of the $35 million project is now complete, and services have begun moving into the state-of-the-art facility at Dubbo Hospital in stages from Monday 20 September. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the completion of the Western Cancer Centre marks a historic milestone for the Dubbo community and the entire western region. “This is one of my proudest days as the Member for Parkes,” Mr Coulton said. “The Western

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Strategy launched to secure NSW’s water future

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A first-of-its kind strategy will help ensure the region is ready for the water challenges of the future, according to Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. The NSW Government recently launched the NSW Water Strategy, which will guide water management to 2040, looking at new technologies including recycled water and storm water harvesting, to diversify supply and deliver resilient and sustainable water resources across the state. “Burrendong Dam is over 101% capacity, which is fantastic, but in the bush we know firsthand how vital it is to prepare for both droughts and floods,” Mr Saunders said. “That’s only going

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Burrendong Dam and NSW Blue Plaques Program

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Great news over the weekend with restrictions being eased to coincide with the warmer days and rapidly rising vaccination rates! Burrendong Dam and Cudgegong Waters both reopened to the Dubbo Regional local government area (LGA) over the weekend for the purposes of exercise and recreation (including boating). Mookerawa Waters has also thrown open its gates. Check the COVID-safe measures in place: https://reflectionsholidayparks.com.au/travel-information/ NSW Health has also announced that outdoor public swimming pools can reopen from Monday 27 September, with strict COVID-safe protocols in place. Not all councils will reopen their pools but for those that do, this will be a

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Nominations open in Dubbo Electorate for NSW Heritage Blue Plaque program

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Nominations for the NSW Blue Plaques Program are open, and members of the public are invited to nominate local places and personalities that deserve to have their heritage value recognised. The NSW Blue Plaques Program, modelled on a similar initiative in the United Kingdom, will showcase key heritage sites. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said across our region there are many hidden gems with stories that deserve to be told. “I am asking everyone to think of the places in their community that have an important story attached to them, and submit those suggestions to my office to

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Fostering Safety and Stability for Children

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To mark Foster and Kinship Care Week, people are being encouraged to shine a light on the life-changing contribution carers make by nominating them for a Carer Recognition Award. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said foster carers open their hearts and homes to vulnerable children, providing vital stability, support and care. “This week has been a great opportunity to celebrate foster and kinship carers, and to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the community,” Mr Saunders said. “During what’s been a really challenging time for our community, foster cares have stepped up and taken on more than

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Carbon-neutral concrete poured at Dubbo Rail Maintenance Facility

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Carbon-neutral concrete being poured at Dubbo’s new rail maintenance centre is reducing carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by up to 5,000 tonnes through offset programs. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Holcim, the first Australian-owned Climate Active Certified concrete supplier, is offsetting carbon on about 9000 cubic metres of its ready-mix concrete being used at the Mindyarra Rail Maintenance Centre in Dubbo. “The NSW Government is serious about reducing its environmental footprint, so to have Australian-first initiatives trialled in a regional centre like Dubbo is huge,” Mr Saunders said. “We’re committed to making sure our infrastructure is sustainable, both

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