Dubbo

Junior and senior cricketers in Dubbo will benefit from the refurbishment of Lady Cutler Southeast training nets, with South Dubbo Cricket Club receiving $66,215 from the NSW Government’s ClubGrants Category 3 Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Infrastructure Grants are made possible through the ClubGrants Fund, which reinvests a contribution from the state’s registered clubs gaming machine profits back into community projects. “The Lady Cutler nets were in need of some love, and this funding will help provide it,” Mr Saunders said. “After a few years of upheaval due to the drought, mouse plague, and COVID-19, […]

A major milestone has been reached in the New Dubbo Bridge project with tenders called for the lead construction contractor to build the Australian and New South Wales Government-funded $220 million project. Tenders will be invited on 28 April 2022 and will be open for eight weeks, allowing the best proposals to come forward, the Deputy Prime Minister said. The successful head contractor for the main construction contract is expected to be announced by the end of 2022 with work set to start at the beginning of 2023. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby

A significant milestone has been reached in the NSW Government and Dubbo Regional Council funded multi-million dollar ‘Destination Dubbo – International Ready’ project, which includes the Old Dubbo Gaol Heritage Plaza development. Demolition of a building adjacent to the gaol signals major progress for the project. With the former building at 92 Macquarie Street all but demolished, the skyline immediately in front of the gaol has returned to what prisoners would have seen prior to the site being developed, giving a glimpse back in time to the gaol’s history. “This is a major milestone for the project,” said Dugald Saunders

People sleeping rough in Dubbo who have received accommodation and support through the NSW Government’s Together Home program will be helped into longer-term housing thanks to a more than $3.1 million partnership with Housing Plus. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the program will fund Housing Plus to deliver eight social housing properties in the region. “This transition program will assist our local Together Home tenants into longer-term social housing with wrap around support,” Mr Saunders said. “It builds on the work Housing Plus, specialist homelessness services and the community are doing to prevent and respond to homelessness

Aboriginal cultural heritage and health will be promoted in the Dubbo region under a partnership between the NSW Government and the Pathways Together Aboriginal Corporation. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the Pathways Together Aboriginal Corporation has been appointed by Crown Lands to manage a 8,822 square metre reserve in Wongarbon. “Pathways Together Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit that operates a native nursery in Dubbo and specialises in Aboriginal programs focused on education, employment, mental health and well-being,” Mr Saunders said. “The corporation’s appointment as Crown Land Manager of the reserve in Wongarbon is a significant step that will allow

On the eve of one of the biggest sporting nights in the region, and a significant event for the local greyhound club, Minister for Western NSW and Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has officially opened the new racing tower at Dawson Park. The Minister was also updated by officials from the Dubbo Greyhound Club and Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) as they prepare to host the Stockman & Paddock Country Classic on Saturday evening. “Dubbo is the hub of greyhound racing in Western NSW and it’s great to be able to unveil this new racing tower prior to the

Excitement is building for Dubbo’s annual multicultural festival, with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announcing $15,000 from the NSW Government to support the event. Orana Residents of Indian Sub-Continental Heritage (ORISCON) received the maximum possible funding through Round 2 of Multicultural NSW’s Stronger Together Grants Program. Mr Saunders said planning is well underway for the event’s sixth edition, which is set to take place in May. “The Cross-Cultural Celebration is always a fantastic evening, with delicious aromas and vibrant music and colours filling Victoria Park,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s wonderful that people from so many diverse backgrounds have

A Dubbo woman dedicated to helping people connect during the pandemic has been named as a finalist for the 2022 NSW/ACT AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced lawyer and Connected AU founder Mea Campbell as one of finalists for the award, which identifies and supports women’s contributions to rural communities. “Women are a driving force in innovation in our regions and The AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award is a testament to the positive influence more women are making in business and agriculture,” Mr Saunders said. “Mea is a lawyer, writer and founder of Connected

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today officially opened the new Dubbo Safe Haven, a refuge for people living in Western NSW struggling with thoughts of suicide or experiencing emotional distress. Mr Saunders said the new Safe Haven will play an important role in helping people in the local community access immediate support as close to home as possible. “The Dubbo Safe Haven will be a game-changer for our community, offering a relaxing and supportive alternative to a bustling emergency department,” Mr Saunders said. “You can have a cup of tea or coffee, make use of its quiet

A range of community groups and small businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will feel the love over the next few months as preparations ramp up for the 2022 Dubbo Show. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $44,999.89 from the NSW Government’s Country Shows Support Package for the Dubbo Show Society to run this year’s event. “The Dubbo Show is great fun of course, but it’s also a crucial economic injection for businesses, with all of this funding to be spent locally with suppliers providing entertainment, first aid, prizes and marketing materials,” Mr Saunders said. “The funding also