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New check-in for our students

New Check-In Assessments have been developed for Year 4, 6 and 8 students with the roll out starting next term for students in the Dubbo electorate. The roll out comes following the success of last year’s assessments created for Years 3, 5 and 9. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the assessment is set to transform how schools track the progress of their students. “The Check-In Assessment is designed to assist our schools with gaining insight into student learning progression in reading and numeracy,” he said. “These assessments will provide our teachers with a snapshot of the students’ strengths and […]

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Major school projects to proceed thank to Regional Renewal Program

A multi-million dollar multipurpose complex will be constructed at Dubbo College South Campus, with the project announced as one of four in the city to be funded through the second round of the NSW Government’s Regional Renewal Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced on Thursday that the project, which was identified as a priority for the school, will be completed as part of the statewide $120 million program. The other projects to be approved in Dubbo include: The establishment of an Aboriginal shared learning hub at Dubbo College Delroy Campus. The construction of a covered outdoor learning

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LLS rate relief to continue for our farmers

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has backed a move by the NSW Government to waive Local Land Services (LLS) rates for 2021, as farmers across the region work towards drought recovery. Mr Saunders said the region’s farmers have been doing it tough over the past three years, and while conditions have improved thanks to significant rain over the past few months, drought recovery does not happen overnight. “Our area has had significant rainfalls as recently as the past few days and there’s no doubt optimism is high within the farming fraternity,” Mr Saunders said. “But the fact is

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Wheelchair access to be upgraded at Cooyal Park Reserve

The Cooyal Park Reserve will become more wheelchair-friendly thanks to a grant provided by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders visited the village recently to announce the local Trust had been successful in their application for $9335 through the Crown Reserve Improvement Fund (CRIF). The money will be used to construct a wheelchair-accessible path to the amenities block, upgrade water storage and install fencing around the reserve. “This program is designed to improve and upgrade infrastructure at our local reserves, and it also ensures continued stimulation of local economies,” Mr Saunders said. “I know this project

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Students and tradies raise the roof over stimulus funding

Students and tradies across the Dubbo electorate will receive a boost when 19 schools receive a new roof under the NSW Government’s $60 million Roof Replacement Program. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced that schools in Wellington, Mumbil, Goolma, Geurie, Lue, Gulgong, Narromine, Wongarbon, Mudgee, Dubbo and Wambangalang will all benefit from the record investment in regional school infrastructure. “The NSW Government’s Roof Replacement Program is designed for regional communities, improving our schools and supporting local businesses, Mr Saunders said. “I’m thrilled that 19 of our region’s public schools will be included in this program, and

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Solar installation to cut power costs at Hargraves Recreation Reserve

Solar panels will be installed and other electrical systems upgraded at the Hargraves Recreation Reserve, thanks to funding of $14,443 from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserve Improvement Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders visited Hargraves recently to announce the funding, which was met with excitement by members of the local Trust. “Crown reserves in these smaller communities are often looked after and maintained by committed bands of volunteers, and it is vital that we provide them with support when it is needed,” Mr Saunders said. “The group that looks after the Hargraves reserve has a desire to minimise

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RFS volunteers recognised for service during Black Summer fires

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW Rural Fire Service commissioner Rob Rogers on Saturday to recognise 32 members of the Orana team with NSW Premier’s Citations for their outstanding service during the 2019/2020 bush fires. Mr Saunders said volunteers from all over NSW had combined to help the state get through a horrific period, and that he was proud to see such recognition for members of the Elong Elong, Gollan, Geurie and Comobella brigades. “With everything that has happened, the 2019/20 bushfire season seems like such a long

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New station for Gollan RFS brigade

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Orana Team is celebrating the opening of a new fire station at Gollan. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott joined Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders MP and NSW RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers AFSM at a special event on Saturday to mark the station’s official opening and thank volunteers for their service to the community during the 2019/2020 bush fires. Mr Saunders said the new station will mean the Gollan area is better prepared for fire events. “This station will make a great difference for the volunteers at Gollan Rural Fire Brigade

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Fishers snag free yabby nets to protect native wildlife

Fishers are in line for free yabby nets as part of plans to transition the State to open-top nets to protect vulnerable native wildlife. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government is giving away 5,000 yabby nets to recreational fishers as part of the comprehensive program to phase out the use of enclosed yabby traps in NSW from 30 April 2021. “‘Opera house’ style yabby traps pose a risk to air breathing animals such as platypus, water rats and turtles, which can find themselves caught and unable to free themselves,” Mr Saunders said. “The NSW Government

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Striking the balance between farmers and koalas – a win with the Koala SEPP

This week we delivered the Koala SEPP 2021 striking a balance between protecting the rights of farmers and protecting core koala habitat across regional NSW. Core rural zones in rural areas will be decoupled from the SEPP as new codes that protect koala habitat under the Local Land Services Act are developed over the next month. This is a win for regional NSW and balances the interests of farmers and the protection of koalas and their habitat. The intention has always been to find a solution to protect both farmers and koalas and we have successfully arrived at the Koala

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