Author name: Dugald Saunders

COVID-19.

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There was some really positive news around COVID-19 over the weekend with Australia’s second drive-through vaccination centre opening right here in Dubbo. The new clinic threw open its ‘doors’ at the Ewen MacInnes Pavilion at the Dubbo Showground on Saturday, and will aim to vaccinate about 200 people per day. Bookings are essential: https://wnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-information/covid-19-vaccination-dubbo-drive-thru-booking Both Pfizer and Astrazeneca are available depending on your eligibility: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en or call 1800 022 222. This drive-through clinic will be a real game-changer for the many families and others with caring responsibilities, who have previously struggled to access vaccination, and it’s a real coup for […]

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COVID-19.

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Just last week I wrote that we had sewage detection of the virus that causes COVID-19 in both Dubbo and Mudgee. I wrote that it was likely this meant someone in our communities had the virus. That night, our worst fears were confirmed with a woman testing positive in Dubbo. By 1pm on Wednesday we were under stay-at-home orders and by 11am on Monday, 16 August, we had a total of 90 active confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dubbo, with cases also confirmed in Walgett (4) and Mudgee (3). The reality is that we are facing an extremely serious situation

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Stay At Home Orders in place for Dubbo Local Government Area

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Residents of the Dubbo Regional Council local government area, as well as anyone who has visited localities within the LGA since Sunday, August 1, will have to abide by stay-at-home orders from 1pm today after two positives cases of COVID-19 were detected in the city. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Scott McLachlan, Dubbo Regional Council mayor Stephen Lawrence and Orana Mid-Western Police District commander Danny Sullivan to announce the restrictions, which are the same as those currently being undertaken in Greater Sydney and other parts of regional NSW. “Unfortunately

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Tradies In Sight gets a home to call its own

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

The NSW Government has allocated Crown land in Dubbo to a not-for-profit organisation that supports the health and mental wellbeing of regional tradespeople. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Tradies In Sight, founded by Bruno Efoti, has been appointed as manager of a 1085 square-metre reserve in Welchman Street, which was formerly used as a Girl Guides hall. “Tradies In Sight is a grassroots organisation that supports regional tradies by hosting events and encouraging them to talk about issues they are facing, and then connecting them to services if needed,” Mr Saunders said. “Bruno does amazing work in

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Residents encouraged to get the jab and protect our communities

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Residents across the Central West and Orana regions are being urged to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated for COVID-19 to help protect themselves, their loved ones and local community as soon as possible. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders received his first jab on Monday, and said COVID-19 vaccinations are free and available across regional NSW through local GPs, NSW Health clinics and select pharmacies. “Time and time again our community has come together when things need to get done and now is the time for each of us to roll up our sleeves and get vaccinated,

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Roadworks and COVID-19 sewage detection

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Diversions will be in place at the West Dubbo roundabout this weekend as long-awaited work to upgrade the Newell and Mitchell Highway intersection enters the home stretch. diversions ill be in place from 7pm on Friday 13th August, via Baird Street and Young Street, with access blocked through the intersection, until 7am on Monday 16th August. Work will be carried out day and night, with night work planned to minimise the impact to the wider community and the noisiest work to completed prior to midnight. Motorists are advised to follow the direction of all signs and traffic control, including speed

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Home stretch for Newell and Mitchell Highway intersection upgrade

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Long-awaited upgrades for the Newell and Mitchell Highway intersection are nearing completion, with the next stage of work about to begin. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the $40 million upgrades, funded by the State and Federal Governments, are on track to be finished by the end of the year. “This work has been a long time coming to reduce congestion at one of Dubbo’s busiest intersections and it’s great to see we’re on the home stretch,” Mr Saunders said. “This work will involve widening the road, creating dedicated turning lanes and installing permanent traffic lights to create

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SNEAK PEEK: Mudgee Art Gallery OFFICIALLY OPENS!

Mudgee & Gulgong /

An $8.1 million arts precinct will open to the public on Saturday, finalising a three-year project to enhance Mudgee’s local art scene and tourism offering. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the precinct, which is centred around the former NSW Government building in Market Street, will open with an exhibition from the 2009 Archibald Prize winner, Mudgee-born Guido Maestri. “This precinct will provide a wonderful space for locals to show off their artistic skills, while at the same time being a destination for outside artists to visit as well,” Mr Saunders said. “This project started with members of

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Visitor economy primed to drive future demand with NSW Government support

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Mudgee’s visitor economy will be boosted by a share in $5.5 million worth of NSW Government grants to support product development, marketing programs and business events. More than $155,000 has been allocated to a quartet of projects in the region, with the funding, designed to create jobs, enhance visitor experiences, promote NSW regions as ‘must-visit’ destinations, and stimulate new business event activity that will collectively generate tens of millions in visitor expenditure. Blue Wren Farm will receive $146,980 towards the cost of a $740,000 project to create ‘The Barn’, a premium food and beverage experiencing showcasing regional wines and produce.

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Housing taskforce wants to hear from the Dubbo electorate

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Communities across the region are invited to share their views on how the NSW Government can respond to increasing pressures on the supply and affordability of housing in regional NSW.  Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said anyone can participate in the online sessions which will be hosted by the Regional Housing Taskforce during August. “It’s no secret that places like Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine, Mudgee and Gulgong are experiencing housing shortages, in both the purchase and rental sectors,” Mr Saunders said. “Several months ago I urged councils and other stakeholder groups to come together and work towards solutions, and

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