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Funding will allow Little Big Dairy to expand its operations

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A $500,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund will help the expansion of The Little Big Dairy Company at Rawsonville, and provide new employment opportunities. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the grant will go towards building a new shed for storage and office space, along with the purchase of a fully automatic Wraparound Case Packing Machine to replace its current hand-packing system. Mr Saunders said the new machine will make a huge difference to output while reducing production costs, allowing the company to employ more staff in manufacturing, administration and logistics. “The new automated […]

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Funding available to restore war memorials

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

Veterans groups and councils across the region are being encouraged to apply for grants for conservation work on local war memorials. Member for the Dubbo electorate said grants of up to $10,000 are available with applications opening for the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. “Each time you visit your local war memorial, I encourage you to consider how it could be protected, repaired or conserved for future generations,” Mr Saunders said. “Our region is so proud of those who served to make our country the wonderful place it is today. We saw at ANZAC Day commemorations on Sunday how

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Scholarships to support our apprentices

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

The NSW Government is providing $1.5 million to assist apprentices through the annual Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship program, Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced. A total of 100 scholarships worth $15,000 each will support apprentices who are experiencing financial or personal hardship and demonstrate a commitment to a career in vocational education and training. Mr Saunders said the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship program offers a great incentive for apprentices to kick-start their career, with four locals successful as part of the program last year. “Apprenticeships are vital to ensuring NSW has a pipeline of skilled workers in

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Dugald with 123 Tix director Terry Wilcher.

Local business ‘tix’ box for online ‘Discover’-y

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A Dubbo business is leading the pack in becoming one of the first online ticketing providers to integrate the NSW Government’s Dine and Discover vouchers into its platform. As of last week, customers can have their Discover vouchers verified and redeemed through 123Tix. “Service NSW actually reached out to 123Tix, inviting them to partner with the NSW Government in rolling out the Dine and Discover vouchers,” Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said. “Those of us who live in regional NSW know full well that our businesses are some of the most innovative and agile anywhere in the world.

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Big crowd flocks to ANZAC Day in Dubbo

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It was terrific to see a return to the traditional ANZAC Day services on Sunday, with people coming out to commemorate the sacrifice made by those who have fought for the freedoms we have today. A year ago we were confined to our homes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but this time around we could once again come together and the smiles on faces, the messages of thanks to our past and present soldiers and their families, and overall atmosphere told the tale of how that was received. Crowds flocked to dawn services across the region, and it

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Racing, chasing and rugby league to provide a bumper weekend for Dubbo

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Dubbo locals and visitors to the region will get to experience a full sporting weekend when the thoroughbred, greyhound and rugby league industries combine in the city next month With support from Racing NSW, Dubbo Turf Club will host a TAB meeting on Saturday, May 22 to complement the NRL fixture between South Sydney and Penrith on Sunday, May 23, and a greyhound meeting that will be held at Dawson Park on the Saturday evening. The NSW Government has combined with Dubbo Regional Council to bring the NRL to the city for the first time, and Member for the Dubbo

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ANZAC Day 2021 | Lest We Forget

Dubbo, Lest we forget, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

This time a year ago we were faced with an ANZAC Day the likes of which we had never seen before. The COVID-19 pandemic had forced us into our homes, we couldn’t come together to commemorate this special day, and a “new normal” had us unsure of what the future had in store. Fast forward 12 months and, thanks to the great work of people in our communities, we are much closer to the “old normal” and I am extremely happy that we can once again come together to honour those who have sacrificed for our nation. Our region has

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Organisations encouraged to apply for funding for projects which benefit women

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

Organisations with projects that empower women and promote their wellbeing can now apply for a share in the NSW Government’s Investing in Women funding program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has urged organisations in all parts of the region to put their hands up for funding, with applications open until Friday, 30 April. “This grants program will enable projects that will encourage innovation and lead to increased productivity and prosperity for the region,” he said. “We’re building a safer, stronger NSW and this program will mean that women in places like Dubbo, Wellington, Mudgee, Gulgong, Narromine and Trangie

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Safer level crossings for Narromine and Parkes

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Speed limits on the approach to level crossings will be reduced along the Inland Rail route in Parkes and Narromine to improve the safety for motorists. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the speed limit will be reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h on roads approaching level crossings controlled by boom gates and/or flashing lights from Wednesday 28 April. “Crashes at level crossings have the potential to cause multiple fatalities and have devastating impacts on families and local communities,” Mr Toole said. “From 2001 to 2020, there were 154 crashes between trains and vehicles at level

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Bobby’s dedication to Gulgong rewarded with surprise award

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Seven decades of dedication to the Gulgong community has been rewarded, with Robert ‘Bobby’ Woods receiving a NSW Seniors Local Achievement Award on Tuesday. In a surprise ceremony at Gulgong Showground, Mr Woods was presented with the award by Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders as part of the 2021 NSW Seniors Festival. “Bobby is an integral part of the Gulgong community and has been involved with the show society since he was 12,” Mr Saunders said. “He still attends meetings and helps at show time, whether it be collating entries or organising the pavilion, and he does this

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