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Dubbo artist giving the landscape a voice

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Important conversations about the Macquarie Marshes will be amplified, with a Dubbo artist receiving $16,730 from the NSW Government for an innovative project. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said artist Kim V. Goldsmith received funding from the Arts and Cultural Funding Program to finalise Mosses + Marshes in Conversation. “Kim uses digital mediums and sensory elements to explore our response to, and interaction with, natural environments,” Mr Saunders said. “Her most recent project has seen her documenting the internationally-significant Macquarie Marshes, using some very innovative techniques to capture the ‘voice’ of the landscape.” Ms Goldsmith is involved in […]

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Boost to domestic violence frontline services

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Frontline domestic violence services in the Dubbo electorate will be awarded $600,000 in additional funding to ensure victim-survivors can access crucial help in their community. Member for Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced the local recipients of the COVID-19 Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Infrastructure Grant Program supported by funding from the Federal Government. Three local services will share $600,000 in funding: Connecting Community Services – refurbishment of owned cottage to cater for families and construct an accessible bathroom Orana Support Services – acquisition of three two-bedroom units Housing Plus – refurbishment of Western Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

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Stuart Town’s Railway heritage in the spotlight

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Visitors will be able to discover more of the Central West’s rich history, with the completion of a public art project and interpretation signage at Stuart Town railway station. Member for Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the station, which opened in June 1880, is one of the best-preserved examples of Victorian-era railway architecture in the state, and listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. “The railways transformed NSW and as custodians of some of the most significant buildings and precincts on the network, it’s important we continue to invest in their conservation and help local communities share and celebrate their

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No shortage of entertainment for local audiences

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Audiences across the Dubbo electorate will have no shortage of entertainment with ten touring projects receiving funding through the NSW Government’s 2021 Regional Arts Touring round. There’s something for audiences of all ages and to suit a broad range of interests, including a play based on the award-winning children’s book Guess How much I Love You, and the return of Erth’s breathtaking puppets in Prehistoric World: 2022 Regional Tour. “Art plays such an important role in helping us to express who we are, as well some much-needed escapism during these tumultuous times,” Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said.

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COVID-19 restrictions and 2021/22 Budget

From my Desk /

As many of you will have heard, I am isolating in Sydney after being declared a close contact of Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall. Thankfully, I have so far tested negative for COVID-19. However, I am still required to isolate until midnight on July 6, and return two more negative results, before I can be cleared to leave isolation and return home to my family in Dubbo. I will continue to work from isolation. Thank you to everyone for their messages of support. As you would be aware, restrictions have been reintroduced for regional areas. If you have been in the

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Mudgee Cultural Precinct nears completion

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Mudgee will be home to one of the top arts precincts in regional NSW, with work almost complete on construction of a new complex. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders recently visited the site, which incorporates the former NSW Government building in Market Street. “It looks fantastic and it will really add to what Mudgee has to offer, not only for locals but for visitors to the region as well,” Mr Saunders said. “This project started with the sale of the site to Mid-Western Regional Council for $1, and from there the government has provided $3.8 million that has

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New playground facility opened in Trangie

Narromine & Trangie /

Children in the Trangie region have a new playground to enjoy, with work completed on a facility adjacent to Burns Oval. The NSW Government contributed $220,000 to the project through the Stronger Country Communities Fund, and Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said there now plenty on offer for families. “This whole area just has a new feeling to it, thanks to the upgrade of this park and playground,” Mr Saunders said. “There’s climbing equipment, slippery dips, a flying fox and so much more that will keep kids occupied and encourage them to get outdoors and enjoy some physical

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$24.6 million allocated to police training facility in 2021/22 Budget

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Dubbo’s reputation as the emergency services hub of regional NSW has been given another boost, with significant funding towards a planned police training facility part of this week’s NSW Budget. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said $24.6 million has been allocated to the project, which is valued at $35 million, this financial year. “It’s been over two years since this project was announced for the site at Dubbo Regional Airport, and this funding in the Budget is a sign that significant work will be undertaken in the next 12 months,” Mr Saunders said. “A total of $1.37 million

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Seniors power up for winter

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

Residents of the region with NSW Seniors Cards can now save on energy costs with plenty of deals to stay warm during winter. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said an exclusive EnergyAustralia offer will help seniors keep more cash in their pockets for doing the things they love. “We want seniors to feel confident they’ve got the best energy deal for them going into winter, so they’re comfortable and can manage the costs of living,” he said. “Winter can be a difficult time for people, who sometimes face the choice of having the heater on or saving some

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Budget delivers a safer, stronger Dubbo electorate

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

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has hailed Treasurer Dominic Perrottet’s fifth Budget as one that caters for everyone and will help the state’s continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Perrottet handed down his Budget speech in NSW Parliament on Tuesday, where he outlined the state’s desire to drive investment while removing cost-of-living pressures on people and helping those most in need. “If you look at the projects and priorities outlined by the Treasurer, there is a desire to help people as much as possible while remembering that we are still recovering from the financial impact of the

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