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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has urged residents to sign a petition designed to pressure the Labor government into keeping a hugely successful cost-of-living measure aimed towards regional seniors. The Coalition rolled out the $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card in 2019, and more than a million cards have been distributed since. But after cutting off applications for the card in July, Labor on Saturday announced a 4c per litre reduction in fuel for seniors at United service stations. “Labor’s announcement on Saturday is a weak attempt to compensate eligible seniors, and the most genuine sign so far that […]

Vital community projects in every local government area across regional NSW are under threat, with the Labor government refusing to rule out scrapping the hugely successful Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has urged the Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty to stand up for communities in the bush and roll out the $90 million in funding that had been set aside by the previous government for the next round of the program. “Every day we’re reminded of the success of this program, and how it has made a really meaningful difference to the

Organisations across the region can now apply for funding to support local community projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the program provides organisations the opportunity to apply for funding of between $50,000 and $250,000 to cover the cost of construction, alteration, renovation, completion, and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure that benefits regional communities. “This is a great chance for local organisations to seek funding for a project to provide long-term tangible benefits to the community,” Mr Saunders said. “In previous rounds we’ve funded renovations to the Gulgong RSL to

Wine grape growers have a new line of defence against serious pests and diseases with 65 biosecurity billboards installed across the state thanks to an investment from the former NSW Liberal and Nationals Government. The new high visibility signs remind visitors to do their part to keep vineyards free of threats like phylloxera. Leader of the NSW Nationals Dugald Saunders said further investment is needed in biosecurity to protect our primary industries. “If you are travelling through one of our wine regions you won’t be able to miss these biosecurity billboards, that alert all visitors not to bring in any

Seniors across regional NSW are coming out in force, to take a stand against Labor’s plan to axe the Regional Seniors Travel Card. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said thousands of people have already signed an online petition to stop the move, despite new applications being suspended by the Minns Government. “The Labor Government has completely underestimated how valuable the Regional Seniors Travel Card is to seniors living in regional NSW,” Mr Saunders said. “This is a major issue for seniors across the state from Tuncurry to Tottenham and Tweed Heads. As I travel across the state seniors are worried

The NSW Labor Government today celebrated 100 days in government while families in regional NSW face a more uncertain future headlined by mounting cost of living pressures. Member for the Dubbo electorate and Leader of the NSW Nationals Dugald Saunders said Labor ended its first 100 days by breaking election promises and cutting spending to regional NSW. “If you start how you intend to finish then this government is heading for disaster,” Mr Saunders said. “The biggest disappointments are the broken promises to the people of NSW. “Before the election Chris Minns said he would “roll over” the $250 Active

Regional Liberal and Nationals members of parliament have joined seniors living in regional NSW to launch a petition to save the popular $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said he hopes the petition will save the seniors travel card from being cut in the upcoming NSW Budget. “The Regional Seniors Travel Card has become a local lifeline for seniors in our community,” Mr Saunders said. “Holding a $250 regional travel card allows seniors to take a trip to visit friends and family, travel for a doctor’s appointment, or visit the shops to pick up

The Labor Government has once again shown its lack of support for regional NSW, refusing to commit to the continuation of the popular Resources for Regions Program. The Resources for Regions program, set up by the Coalition in 2012, has reinvested over $560 million into mining communities in recognition of the important contribution they make to our state. Leader of the Nationals and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Dugald Saunders said Labor has a lot to answer for after voting to “consider” instead of “commit to” the vital program in Parliament. “Labor’s indecisiveness regarding future funding for the Resources for