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Natural Disaster Declared For Dubbo REgional Council

All regions, Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong /

A state of natural disaster has been declared for Dubbo Regional Council Local Government Area (LGA) following the bush fires that commenced 6 March 2023. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the natural disaster declaration was an important first step in offering support for local communities under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, which are jointly funded by the NSW Government and Commonwealth Government. “This means assistance is available to vulnerable people whose homes or essential household items have been destroyed or damaged, and for business owners and primary producers who have suffered direct damage,” Mr Saunders said. “Assistance […]

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Sporting Shooters Take Aim with Sod Turn

Dubbo /

Sporting shooters from our region will soon benefit from an international grade shooting complex, with construction well underway on the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA) NSW Dubbo Range (Orana Complex). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders celebrated the milestone with an official turning of the sod for the new complex. “This project was one of my commitments in the lead-up to the 2019 election, with the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government providing $3 million for the complex, so it’s fantastic to see construction moving after a couple of years of interruptions from COVID-19 and wet weather,” Mr Saunders

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Upgraded Facilities Across NSW Waterways

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Fishing and boating enthusiasts will have access to better community facilities with a re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government to deliver more than $25 million in upgrades across the state’s waterways and regions. As part of the commitment, $20 million will be spent to upgrade boating ramps and build new fishing facilities including platforms, kayak ramps, parking, access paths, fish cleaning tables and interactive signage across the state. An additional $5.5 million will be committed to open up more waterways in Western Sydney for recreational use and boost fishing facilities, including in the Penrith Lakes Parkland, and along the Georges and

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$1 Billion to Support Farm Innovation, Resilience and Sustainability

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A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will double the amount farmers can access under a $1 billion expansion of the successful Farm Innovation Fund. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said farmers will now be able to borrow up to $2 million to identify and address risks to their businesses, improve on-farm infrastructure and ensure long-term productivity and sustainable land use. “For almost a decade, the Farm Innovation Fund has given farmers access to long-term, low-interest loans of up to $1 million to finance projects that contribute to productivity and resilience – now we are doubling that,”

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Mobile AED Worth its Weight in Gold

Dubbo /

Truck lovers and show-goers across the region are set to benefit from a roving piece of life-saving equipment thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $3,000 for the Golden Oldies Truck Club to purchase an automated external defibrillator for their club trailer. “The Golden Oldies attract thousands of trucking enthusiasts to their Dubbo show every two years, raising money for local charities in the process,” Mr Saunders said. “Club members also travel to other motoring and agricultural shows from Trangie and Trundle to Gulgong and Gundagai, and

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Dubbo Region Set to Solidify Itself As a Centre of Excellence for Health

Dubbo, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced that a re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will invest $600,000 to develop a masterplan for the continued transformation of health care across Dubbo, Narromine and Wellington. “Thanks to this current government, Dubbo Hospital and the Western Cancer Centre have become world-class facilities, offering services that are traditionally reserved for larger metropolitan cities,” Mr Saunders said. “I’m excited to share today that a re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will invest $600,000 to develop a masterplan to complete the final stage of Dubbo Hospital’s redevelopment and map out the future

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Funding for Project Zone to Bring Wellington Caves Megafauna to Life

Wellington /

Students in Wellington will soon have the opportunity to develop their writing and filmmaking skills, whilst showcasing Australian megafauna, thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Community Development Fund (CDF). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced $81,398 for Project Zone to host the Wellington Megafauna Livestream Film Festival. “Through the project, students from Wellington will learn a range of skills such as research and writing, as well as cinematography,” Mr Saunders said. “As part of their work, the students will meet with Wiradjuri Elders, as well as collaborate with filmmakers and world-renowned palaeontologists. “The students will then produce

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Next Step in State-Wide Rollout of ‘Single Employer’ Rural Doctor Model

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Expressions of Interest (EOI) for local GP clinics to participate in a state-wide rollout of the Single Employer Model for rural doctors are well underway. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said EOIs were being undertaken now via the NSW Division of Regional Health, Local Health Districts (LHDs) and Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in preparation of the first intake of doctors in the region early next year. “Despite GPs being the responsibility of the Federal Government, the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government has been actively looking for solutions to the GP workforce shortage in rural and regional NSW,” Mr

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Gig State Deal Boosts Mid-Western Internet

Mudgee & Gulgong, Wellington /

Grattai and Hargraves are two of the 46 locations across regional NSW to get connected to fast and reliable fixed wireless internet, thanks to the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Gig State $50 million agreement with NBN Co. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the agreement will lead to improved services in Grattai and Hargraves. “Whether you’re running a household or a business, you need fast, reliable internet,” Mr Saunders said. “This investment will ensure our small communities in remote and rural areas have access to reliable, fast broadband internet, and a choice of service providers, at comparative

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Health Worker Accommodation On the Way For Mudgee

Mudgee & Gulgong /

Healthcare workers in five more communities across the Western NSW Local Health District are set to benefit from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s $73.2 million investment in key worker accommodation. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced Mudgee will be one of the five locations to benefit from the Government’s plan to support health workers who choose to come and work in rural and regional NSW. “Having high quality accommodation close to a health service removes the challenge for workers to find a decent rental at short notice,” Mr Saunders said. “We are looking at up to

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