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Further upgrades for Burns Oval precinct

Narromine & Trangie /

Further upgrades are planned for Burns Oval in Trangie, thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserve Improvement Fund (CRIF). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with representatives from Narromine Shire Council recently to announce $32,998 has been allocated to upgrading the toilets and clubhouse accessibility at the tennis club complex. “Narromine Shire Council has been very proactive in preparing a master plan for the Burns Oval precinct and this project is the next step in seeing that plan come to fruition,” Mr Saunders said. “It is vital these days that public facilities have better disability access […]

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Locals flagged as ‘Ones to Watch’ in NSW Women of the Year Awards

Dubbo /

Every regional town or village has a handful of people who go above and beyond to make that community a better place to live. Dubbo is no different, and our community celebrates those people to volunteer their time to improve the lives of people in our city and even further afield. But now two young Dubbo women have been recognised on an even bigger stage, named as finalists in the ‘One to Watch’ category at the upcoming NSW Women of the Year Awards: Molly Croft, 15, and Izabelle Kelly, 9. “Many people will already know Molly’s story – the girl

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Tennis court funding is ‘ace’ for the Mungery community

Narromine & Trangie /

A return to the good old days is on the cards for the Mungery community following news that the town’s recreation reserve will receive some vital upgrades. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced on Tuesday that $160,501 of funding has been secured through the Crown Reserve Improvement Fund, with the money to be spent on the construction of a multipurpose tennis court adjacent to the local hall. Mr Saunders said the funding will provide a boost to a community that has had to battle through drought and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “People in the Mungery

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Rodeo chutes and portable yards for Mudgee Showground

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Rodeo chutes and additional portable cattle yards will be installed at Mudgee Showground thanks to funding provided by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced on Tuesday that Mudgee Show Society had successfully applied for $47,360 through the Crown Reserve Improvement Fund (CRIF). “Showgrounds are a vital part of the fabric of regional communities, and they provide a location for so many different organisations to go about their business,” Mr Saunders said. “The Mudgee Show Society had identified a need for rodeo chutes to be constructed, and also for some portable cattle yards to be made

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$344,000 for school projects in Mid-Western area

Mudgee & Gulgong /

A quartet of schools in the Mid-Western local government area will receive funding as part of the NSW Government’s $120 million Regional Renewal Program. Since the announcement of the program in October of last year, schools have been invited to apply for renewal projects to improve their school facilities. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced on Tuesday that funding has been allocated to the following schools: Lue Public School – $140,000 for a playground upgrade. Mudgee Public School – $40,000 for administration and staff upgrades Goolma Public School – $140,000 for a covered outdoor learning area, shade structures

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New multipurpose courts opened at Mudgee Public School

Mudgee & Gulgong /

A project identified by senior staff at Mudgee Public School and backed by the local community has been officially opened. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with the school’s principal John Carters on Tuesday to unveil the new multipurpose courts, which were funded through the My Community Project program. A total of $140,000 was allocated to the project, which was one of two that won a popular vote to be funded as part of a unique program that saw the power put into the hands of constituents in the Dubbo electorate. “This program drew a lot of interest

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Funding for four renewal projects in Dubbo LGA schools

Dubbo /

Four schools in the Dubbo local government area are set to receive new and improved facilities as part of the NSW Government’s $120 million Regional Renewal Program. Since the announcement of the program in October of last year, schools have been invited to apply for renewal projects to improve their school facilities. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced on Monday that funding has been allocated to the following schools: Dubbo South Public School – $216,000 for upgrades to the school hall, multipurpose centre, gym and communal spaces. Dubbo West Public School – $416,000 for administration and staff upgrades

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Five new police to join Orana Mid-Western Police District

Dubbo, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Five new graduates will join the Orana Mid-Western Police District (OMWPD) after the first graduation ceremony of 2021 was held in Goulburn on Friday. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the new recruits will be spread across the vast district, with three to join stations within the electorate. “These new police officers have chosen a career of service and will be a vital asset to our communities,” Mr Saunders said. “Dubbo, Wellington and Narromine will each be getting a new officer, while the other two will be stationed at Gilgandra and Coonamble, and they will get the chance

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Far West families to get active in March

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The NSW Government is teaming up with Creative Community Concepts, Kit Bag for Kids, MALO Republic and Black Dog Institute to deliver the Far West Active Fest for children and adults living in communities across the region this March. Children will be able to participate in a variety of free activities including a colour run, mini triathlon and mini obstacle course with all kids receiving free training gear and the chance to win giveaways throughout the day. The Black Dog Institute will also be on hand delivering mental health workshops for adults and children with former NRL player, Nathan Blacklock

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Saunders calls for councils to act on housing shortage crisis

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

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has called on regional councils to play their part in solving the rental accommodation crisis engulfing regional NSW. Speaking at the Regional Development Australia Inland Growth Summit, held at Lazy River Estate in Dubbo, Mr Saunders outlined the NSW Government’s push to attract jobs and people to rural areas. “As a government we have already announced four hubs – Dubbo, Queanbeyan, Coffs Harbour and Armidale – for jobs with the Department of Regional NSW and the desire is for the vast majority of jobs with that department to be based in those regions,”

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