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Current and ex-defence force personnel living in regional NSW will be able to travel for free on public transport to and from events this Anzac Day long weekend. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said all modes of public transport in regional areas will be free for veterans and their families, including those of deceased service personnel, from Saturday 23 to Monday 25 April to allow them to attend commemorative services. “We’ve faced a very challenging two years and it is great to see in our local ANZAC day services return to normal this year,” Mr Saunders said. “To […]

The Royal Agricultural Society’s bicentenary Sydney Royal Easter Show has come to an end, with this year’s event welcoming a staggering 900,000 visitors. Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the turnout was testimony to the strength of the event and the recovery of the agricultural sector after the impacts of drought and COVID-19. “It has been amazing to see so many people join in to celebrate our regional communities and agricultural achievements after a difficult few years,” Mr Saunders said. “In the last few years, NSW has faced one of the longest and most intense droughts in

Local first year apprentices facing financial or personal hardship will be supported with a $15,000 scholarship to undertake their trade and study through a NSW Government scholarship program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship will support 120 people to either start, change, or further their career. “This scholarship program offers a great incentive for eligible locals to kick-start their career,” Mr Saunders said. “Whether you need to purchase new tools, cover fuel or car maintenance, or pay for additional study, these scholarships have helped people across our region overcome personal barriers to finish

The NSW Government is thanking farmers across NSW for their contribution to the strongest primary industries sector on record and for continuing to produce some of the best food and fibre in the world. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said ‘Thank a Farmer Day’ was another way we could thank primary producers, who continue to work around the clock to keep our supermarket shelves stocked despite every imaginable challenge thrown at them. “Thank a Farmer Day has become a key event at the Sydney Royal Easter Show since it was introduced in 2019 because it allows

The construction of two new hard surface Netball Courts at Nita McGrath Ovals in Dubbo is now complete in time for the 2022 season! The courts were delivered in partnership among Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), NSW Government and the Dubbo Netball Association (DNA). The Dubbo Netball Association was successful in receiving $228,100 through the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program that has involved the conversion of two grass courts into concrete, all-weather playing surfaces. Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson said it’s great to see the courts delivered on time so the association can train and prepare for a big year

Seniors from near and far will be able to enjoy all the fanfare and vibrancy of this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show for half-price on Wednesday, 13 April. Seniors with a valid Seniors or Aged Pension Concession Card will be able to pre-purchase discounted tickets to the show. Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said for generations, the Sydney Royal Easter Show has become a cherished family tradition for many, especially grandparents. “Seniors’ Day is a perfect opportunity for older people to head out and enjoy a fun-filled day,” Mr Coure said. “From animal shows, parades, the food and of course

Over 5,300 NSW students joined the Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell at the 2022 Royal Easter Show. “The Show is such a wonderful display of the country coming to the city. It’s an amazing opportunity for students to have exposure to agriculture and learn more about where food and fibre come from,” Ms Mitchell said. “The show is an incredible opportunity for our regional and metro students to meet and experience what living and learning in regional NSW is all about.” Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said it’s important to bring the country to the city for kids to get a taste of

The 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show will have an important visitor, with Her Royal Highness (HRH) Princess Anne officially opening this year’s bicentenary event. Premier Dominic Perrottet welcomed HRH Princess Anne on behalf of the NSW Government, and thanked her for her interest in regional NSW and what it has to offer. “The best of regional NSW will be put on display for HRH Princess Anne during this year’s show. There is no better time for HRH to visit our state in what is the NSW Royal Agricultural Society’s 200th anniversary,” Mr Perrottet said. “Supporting regional NSW is a key

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed the announcement today that a new Regional Health Division for NSW Health will be established, saying it is a win for the people of the Dubbo electorate. “The new division will ensure there is a renewed focus on the health services and outcomes for people living in regional and rural NSW,” Mr Saunders said. “Every day thousands of people receive quality care in our regional health centres, but the NSW Government knows that more needs to be done to address the issues facing our regional areas. “The establishment of the Regional

The most in-demand occupations in the Dubbo electorate have been revealed with locals encouraged to get ready for a jobs boom by equipping themselves with skills and training through TAFE NSW. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the region’s jobs market is changing with supply and distribution managers expected to be the fastest-growing occupation over the next three years, climbing by 23.2 per cent. “We need a workforce that will continue to underpin NSW as the nation’s leading economy, and the strongest workforce is one that’s continually learning, upskilling, and keeping up-to-date with new technologies,” Mr Saunders said.