Author name: Dugald Saunders

Dubbo’s Orana Aquatic Swimming Club are set to benefit from a new wireless electronic timing system thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grants Program. The local sporting club has been granted $9,950 to install a new Dolphin Wireless Timing System that will allow a higher quality qualifying meet for swimmers in the area.  Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders said “The system is an exciting upgrade to for swimmers, that will improve local swimming facilities and will enhance new and existing events in the future.” “It is so important we continue supporting our local sporting clubs. They are the life-blood […]

Members of the multicultural community will come together to share their culture, thanks to funding from the previous NSW Government’s Stronger Together Festival and Events Grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $9,000 for the Dubbo Connecting Community Services to host an event that will bring together members of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Indigenous communities. “There’s a growing CALD community in our region, and it’s fantastic to see another opportunity for people of all cultures come together and celebrate multiculturalism within our electorate,” Mr Saunders said. “This event will shorten the distance between

POWER- LIGHTS -ACTION Race-goers and show attendees at the Dubbo Showground will no longer be left in the dark thanks to a grant of $168k from the previous NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund. JLE Group has completed a much needed electrical upgrade, and the Dubbo Harness Racing has now installed new LED lights to really bring the action to life. It was great to join the team to officially flick the switch to turn the new lights on – and then enjoy the ‘well lit” action! It was also my great privilege to present ‘life memberships’ of the Dubbo

The Royal Flying Doctor Service monthly inclusive wellbeing Walk this Way was on again this Friday. It’s a Free community wellbeing walk where participants can strengthen their network of support walk for mental wellbeing and just general fitness !  Free Bacon ‘n’ Egg rolls, sausage sandwiches and T-Shirts giveaways with lots of great conversations to be had. Walk this Way participants walk at the end of each month all from Mission Australia, Orana Support Service, Headspace and Challenge.