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Dubbo & Wellington receive boost in police numbers

Three new probationary constables will commence duties in Dubbo and Wellington after 159 new officers attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday 18 August 2023.  Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders welcomed Probationary Constables Smith and Inskip to Dubbo Police Station and Probationary Constable McDonald to Wellington Police Station. “Being a police officer is a challenging job at the best of times, and in recent years they’ve really gone above and beyond in service of their communities,” Mr Saunders said. “I am delighted to welcome our newest police officers to Dubbo and Wellington, and […]

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Quiet hour coming to Mudgee and Dubbo Service NSW Service Centre

Customers with sensory processing issues will be able to experience a quieter and less stimulating environment with the permanent rollout of Quiet Hour to Dubbo and Mudgee’s Service NSW Service Centres, to support those with low-sensory needs. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said eight Service Centres across the State, including Dubbo, were selected for a trial of Quiet Hour by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government in 2022. “The trial was very successful and 97 per cent of people surveyed found it a positive experience,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s fantastic that a permanent Quiet Hour is now being

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Dubbo Railway Station set for upgrades

Dubbo Railway Station is poised to undergo a transformative facelift, ensuring a safer, more accessible, and modern facility for all rail passengers, thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program (TAP). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the final design of the upgrade was crafted to meet the future needs of station users, incorporating valuable feedback from the community. “The proposed design encompasses upgrades to existing paths surrounding the station precinct, the introduction of a new accessible ‘kiss and ride’ zone, and enhanced amenities, including ambulant toilets,” Mr Saunders said. “Additionally, modifications to the waiting room

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DREAM Festival back with new dates for 2023

Dubbo’s DREAM Festival is set to return in 2023, moving from its former October schedule to run from Saturday 2 September to Saturday 30 September 2023. Arts lovers will be spoiled for choice with a range of shows and exhibitions to attend across the four week long event. One highlight is the return of Zoocoustic at Taronga Western Plains Zoo which mixes the sounds of wildlife with beautiful acoustic music. The DREAM Lantern Parade and Festival will bring together music, markets and incredible illuminated artworks, with more to still be announced in the lead up to the month-long festival. “It

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West Dubbo Bowling Club Now Disaster Prepared

Residents of West Dubbo will soon have access to a backup natural disaster space thanks to funding from the previous NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced the West Dubbo Bowling Club has received $200,000 from the Infrastructure Grants program. “The NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program funds the construction and upgrade of essential community infrastructure across the state,” Mr Saunders said. “The funding will be used to install a back-up power generator, allowing the club to respond to any declared emergency on a 24/7 basis. “This service is vitally important for the community, with two large aged-care

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SPLASH FOR CASH FOR DUBBO’S ORANA AQUATIC SWIMMING CLUB

Dubbo’s Orana Aquatic Swimming Club are set to benefit from a new wireless electronic timing system thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grants Program. The local sporting club has been granted $9,950 to install a new Dolphin Wireless Timing System that will allow a higher quality qualifying meet for swimmers in the area.  Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders said “The system is an exciting upgrade to for swimmers, that will improve local swimming facilities and will enhance new and existing events in the future.” “It is so important we continue supporting our local sporting clubs. They are the life-blood

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STRONGER TOGETHER FOR CALD

Members of the multicultural community will come together to share their culture, thanks to funding from the previous NSW Government’s Stronger Together Festival and Events Grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $9,000 for the Dubbo Connecting Community Services to host an event that will bring together members of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Indigenous communities. “There’s a growing CALD community in our region, and it’s fantastic to see another opportunity for people of all cultures come together and celebrate multiculturalism within our electorate,” Mr Saunders said. “This event will shorten the distance between

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Harness Racing Gets New Lights

POWER- LIGHTS -ACTION Race-goers and show attendees at the Dubbo Showground will no longer be left in the dark thanks to a grant of $168k from the previous NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund. JLE Group has completed a much needed electrical upgrade, and the Dubbo Harness Racing has now installed new LED lights to really bring the action to life. It was great to join the team to officially flick the switch to turn the new lights on – and then enjoy the ‘well lit” action! It was also my great privilege to present ‘life memberships’ of the Dubbo

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UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF THE GOLDEN HIGHWAY

Freight operators and tourists alike will benefit from a business case study to improve the efficiency, capacity and safety of the Golden Highway, thanks to funding from the previous NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana has received $663,352 from the Regional NSW – Business Case and Strategy Development Fund to produce the Orana Hunter Connections and Beyond – Golden Highway Transport Study. “The Golden Highway is a critical corridor which links the economic and social infrastructure of the Orana and Hunter regions,” Mr Saunders said. “However, with the increasing demand

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Walk This Way

The Royal Flying Doctor Service monthly inclusive wellbeing Walk this Way was on again this Friday. It’s a Free community wellbeing walk where participants can strengthen their network of support walk for mental wellbeing and just general fitness !  Free Bacon ‘n’ Egg rolls, sausage sandwiches and T-Shirts giveaways with lots of great conversations to be had. Walk this Way participants walk at the end of each month all from Mission Australia, Orana Support Service, Headspace and Challenge.

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