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DESIGN SANTA’S NEW SLEIGH!

All regions, Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Uncategorized, Wellington /

Picture this…. Santa needs a new sleigh, and you have been given the opportunity to design him a new one!   Children of the Dubbo electorate are being invited to get creative by helping design the Christmas card for local MP Dugald Saunders.  Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme “Design Santa’s New Sleigh.”  The winning entry will feature on Mr Saunders’ Christmas card, which will be delivered to thousands of households across the region.  “Could Santa’s new sleigh be a flying tractor, a rocket, a monster truck or even a hot-air balloon?” […]

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A SLOW MOVE THAT NOBODY ASKED FOR

Dubbo, Wellington /

Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has hit out at the Minns Labor Government for its decision to lower the speed limit on the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Wellington from 110km/h to 100km/h without any consultation with the local community. Transport for NSW has made the announcement, with the change due to take effect from Monday June 22. Mr Saunders said focusing purely on speed is shortsighted, and what is needed is proper investment in the road. “Road safety has been pointed to as the reason for this change, but this will be disappointing for the thousands of people who

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Dubbo Electorate Encouraged To Celebrate Local Seniors 

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

People in the Dubbo electorate can recognise an outstanding older person in their community with nominations now open for the NSW Seniors Festival Local Senior of the Year Awards.  Local MP, Dugald Saunders, said the awards celebrate the tremendous contributions seniors make within our community.  “If you know a senior who helps make our community a better place through volunteering, innovation or supporting friends and family, now is the time to nominate them for recognition,” Mr Saunders said.  “We are very fortunate to have so many seniors within the Dubbo electorate who are generous with their time, energy and commitment. By highlighting seniors continued efforts in helping our community

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And the Winner of ‘Draw Your Ultimate Christmas Feast’ is…

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

The entries are in and the winner of my 2025 Christmas Card Competition has been decided! First place goes to Haniyya (Age 12 – Central West Leadership Academy), while second and third have been awarded to Addison (Age 11 – Mudgee Public School) and Skyli (Age 10 – St John’s Primary School, Dubbo), respectively. This year saw an impressive 716 entries as children from around the electorate showed off their talent and creative flair to depict their ultimate Christmas feast. Entries featured many themes, including large family gatherings, classic Chrissy characters, pizza shaped Christmas trees, and even a Dugald Saunders corflute!  From fast food favourites and choccy milk from the servo, to

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Draw Your Ultimate Christmas Feast!

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

There’s nothing more iconic than gathering around the table on Christmas Day, but what favourite festive foods make your celebration special? Children of the Dubbo Electorate are being invited to get creative by helping design the Christmas card for local MP Dugald Saunders. Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme Your Ultimate Christmas Feast. “From prawns on the barbecue to roast turkey and all the trimmings, pavlova, pudding or even a sneaky bowl of lollies, Christmas is a time to celebrate the foods we love to share,” Mr Saunders said. The winning

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New Police Officers  

All regions, Dubbo, Wellington /

Six new probationary constables have commenced duties in the Orana Mid-Western Police District after they attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 2nd May 2025.    Class 365 comprised of 302 new probationary constables including 221 men and 81 women.  The recruits have completed eight months of foundational training and those allocated to commands within the Dubbo LGA reported to their stations on Monday this week to complete 12 months’ on-the-job training and study.  Two of the six probationary constables will be based in Wellington and the other four based in Dubbo. Coming from Sydney, and

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DRAW YOUR ULTIMATE SPORTING CHRISTMAS! 

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

There’s nothing more iconic than a game of backyard cricket on Christmas Day, but what other sports can be played between early morning presents and Chrissy lunch?  The children of the Dubbo electorate are being invited to let their ideas flow by helping design the Christmas card for local MP Dugald Saunders.  Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme Your Sporting Christmas.  The winning entry will adorn Mr Saunders’ Christmas card which will be delivered to thousands of households across the region.   “We’ve just witnessed an incredible year of Olympics, Paralympics, Grand

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TRANGIE GOLF CLUB, A TRUE COMMUNITY HUB 

Dubbo, From my Desk, Narromine & Trangie /

The Trangie Golf Club can now be accessed by even more community members with the help of a grant from the former NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program.  Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced $90,280 for the Trangie Golf Club Cooperative to construct an accessible pergola back in 2022 and the project is now complete.   “Player numbers have dropped a bit in recent years, but the team at the golfie know it’s not just about the sport, but also about bringing people together,” Mr Saunders said.  “Whether you’re interested in playing golf or not, we want to encourage

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Dubbo Day Awards

All regions, Dubbo /

Congratulations to all the deserving recipients of the Dubbo Day Awards that were presented today! The Dubbo Day Awards mark the anniversary of Dubbo’s gazettal as a village on 23 November 1849. This year’s Tony McGrane Award recipient is John Robins. Tony McGrane was dedicated to improving and enhancing Dubbo and the surrounding region. Mr Robins is a very deserving recipient of this award which recognises people who go well beyond what is expected of them within their paid employment or career and make significant contributions to the community through their dedication to their jobs. Mr Robins has been an

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Tech savvy tech talk for U3A

Dubbo /

Students at the University of the Third Age are seeing things in a whole new light following the installation of a new mobile interactive smartboard in their classroom at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC), thanks to the previous NSW Nationals and Liberals Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. At a recent lesson by Annette Priest on ‘How to use your iPhone and iPad’, Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders visited the classroom to see the new technology in action. “Our seniors have given so much to our community throughout their lives, and now in retirement many are still active

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