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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 […]

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,”

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

Lynda Edwards has been named the 2023 NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year after taking out the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year at the Award ceremony held in Sydney today. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders congratulated Ms Edwards on the prestigious accomplishment. “Lynda is proud Wangkumara and Barkandji woman who has been a dedicated voice and volunteer for the Narromine community,” Mr Saunders said. “She has also been a passionate advocate for the financial rights, fairness and inclusion of First Nations people across NSW and Australia.” Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor congratulated Ms Edwards’ on her achievements

The Mumbil Anzac Memorial is set for a revamp thanks to the NSW Government’s Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $750 for the Mumbil District Progress Association to renovate the local Memorial. “We recently marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine,” Mr Saunders said. “It serves as a timely reminder of the fragile nature of peace, and the sacrifices made by countless Australians so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. “I would like to acknowledge the Mumbil District Progress Association for their commitment to honouring the

A state of natural disaster has been declared for the Dubbo Regional Council Local Government Area (LGA) following the storm event of 9 February 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

A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will provide small businesses with up to $1,000 over two years to help cover the cost of government licences, fees and charges. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said it’s another way the Liberal and Nationals Government is putting downward pressure on the cost of doing business in NSW. “Small businesses do a lot of the heavy lifting in our local economy and we want to help out by putting $1,000 back in their pockets to cover a range of fees, like liquor licences, event fees and tradesperson licences,” Mr Saunders said. “This

Regional apprentices and trainees across the Dubbo electorate can now apply for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card is a budget-boosting initiative to help ease cost of living pressures in the bush, where young people face long distances to get to and from work or training. “I’m pleased to announce that from today, more than 51,000 regional apprentices and trainees, aged between 16 and 66, can apply to save $250 on fuel and public transport to help with the

The Drug Court of NSW will commence sitting at Dubbo today, the first court of its kind in regional NSW. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders says the Dubbo Drug Court is a much-anticipated addition to the region’s justice system. “This is a government committed to supporting individuals, their families and communities impacted by illicit drugs,” Mr Saunders said. “Part of that involves strengthening frontline health and justice services and investing in regional communities.” The NSW Government has committed an initial $27.9 million over four years to expand the successful Drug Court to Dubbo, following a $3.6 million investment