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 […]

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

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

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

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

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