Dubbo

The transformation of South Dubbo Oval has reached a major milestone with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders and Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson today unveiling the refurbished and extended amenities block. The upgrade was made possible thanks to $350,000 from Round 2 of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund, with Dubbo Regional Council contributing an additional $324,154. Mr Saunders said the upgrade, which has been completed by local contractor Glenn Healey Constructions, delivers a more modern and accessible facility for all users. “South Dubbo Oval has been the well-loved home of the Dubbo Demons for decades, […]

Twenty-five new Probationary Sheriff’s Officers will be deployed to work at courthouses across the state following an attestation ceremony on 20 May, including a new graduate assigned to Dubbo Courthouse. “We want to ensure our community feels safe when attending court, so it is great to see a new recruit commencing duty at Dubbo,” Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said. “Not only will our new Probationary Sheriff’s Officer help keep operations running smoothly, but they will also carry out important work administering Court Orders in the community.” Congratulating the new officers on their graduation, Attorney General Mark Speakman

Young people across the Orana region will have the chance to gain training and experience in some of the region’s most in-demand industries, thanks to the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $35,000 for Orana Support Service to launch its Mobile Youth Community Café. “We know there’s huge demand across regional NSW for hospitality workers, and people skilled in customer service,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will empower youth in our region to gain hands-on experience in these areas as well as marketing, networking and working with people from culturally

Young males at-risk of falling through the cracks will have more opportunities to grow thanks to the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said LeaderLife has been awarded $50,000 for its Expanding the Impact: ‘Let’s Grow’ social enterprise, to deliver on-the-job training to more young people at its Narromine lime farm, setting them up for success in life. “We know young people thrive when they have the opportunity to participate in programs tailored to their needs,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will enable LeaderLife to deliver skills across a broad range of industries

A Dubbo-based not-for-profit organisation has been recognised for its work delivering food and care hampers to community members in the region during the height of Dubbo’s COVID outbreak, one of 34 groups across NSW to receive funding through the government’s COVID Regional Community Support program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Orana Support Service will receive $21,000 to recoup costs incurred when preparing and distributing food, essential items and relief packs during the lockdown. “Orana Support Service wasn’t the only group that went above and beyond to help isolated residents during lockdown, but it did distribute 5260 hampers

The highly anticipated Boundary Road Extension project is now open to motorists following an official unveiling on Thursday morning. Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Mayor Mathew Dickerson was on hand to share a BBQ breakfast with Council staff that were involved in the delivery of the project. Councillor Dickerson said the completion of this main arterial road will provide key transport benefits for the whole community. “Data collected over the years demonstrates that a lot of commuters travel East for a variety of reasons, school drop off and pickups, shopping, work plus may other things. Dubbo Regional Council have invested over $4.7