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Saunders backs government investment in greyhound industry

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has backed the NSW Government’s investment in the greyhound industry. Over the weekend it was announced that $25 million in additional infrastructure funding and a new funding model for the Greyhound Welfare Integrity Commission (GWIC) has been formulated as part of this week’s state budget. Mr Saunders said the NSW Government will relieve Greyhound Racing NSW of their funding obligations for GWIC, freeing up millions of dollars a year for the industry.  “This is huge news for the entire industry, from owners and trainers to punters and spectators. Everyone wins from this announcement,” […]

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Dubbo to receive a dedicated drug court

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders says a dedicated drug court for the region is a signal of the NSW Government’s commitment to tackle the region’s ice issues. Mr Saunders joined Deputy Premier John Barilaro, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Attorney General Mark Speakman at Dubbo Courthouse on Thursday to announce funding of $27.9 million for the expansion of the drug court to Dubbo will be included in the 2021 Budget, which will be handed down by Mr Perrottet next Tuesday. The Drug Court, currently at Sydney, Parramatta and Toronto, is a multi-agency response to drug-related offending. The court is

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Future Ready Regions strategy released at Wellington property

The battle against the next drought begins today with the NSW Government announcing a combined $64 million in the 2021-22 NSW Budget over four years for the ‘Future Ready Regions’ strategy that will help farmers and regional communities grow, thrive and plan for the future. Deputy Premier John Barilaro, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders were at Boxleigh Park Merinos in Wellington today to meet with local farmers and make the announcement. “It’s great to see this new strategy build on the NSW Governments enourmous investment in preparing communities for drought including the popular $1

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More people eligible as Regional Seniors Travel Card gets two-year extension

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed a move to extend and expand the very popular Regional Seniors Travel Card program. It was announced on Wednesday that the program, which allows eligible seniors access to a pre-paid $250 VISA card for use on pre-booked NSW Trainlink Regional trains and coaches, fuel and taxis, will run for another two years after an initial two-year trial in 2020 and 2021. It will also be expanded to include people of Age Pension age who receive either a Disability Pension or a Carers Payment from Services Australia. So far in 2021, 4858

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$30 million fund announced for tourism infrastructure in regional NSW

Big ticket tourism attractions that will put regional towns on the map and improve accessibility for people with disability are set to receive a significant funding boost, thanks to the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced applications are open for the $30 million Regional Tourism Activation Fund to deliver new or upgraded tourism infrastructure and improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disability. Mr Saunders said the fund will support the construction of new iconic visitor experiences or unique event spaces, boosting the profile of regional NSW and giving people even more reasons to take

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Wiradjuri Garden project officially opened

Stage 1 of the Wiradjuri Garden project in Dubbo has opened, with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joining representatives from Dubbo Regional Council and local Aboriginal groups for the occasion. The opening event paid homage to the traditional owners of the land by way of a customary Welcome to Country by local Wiradjuri man Lewis Burns, along with a traditional smoking ceremony and performances by local indigenous dancers.   The NSW Government contributed $900,000 to the project, which had a $1.2 million value. The remainder of the funds were contributed by Dubbo Regional Council. Mr Saunders said it was

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Kitchen and tennis court upgrade for Toongi Recreation Reserve

Locals and outside user groups will have access to an upgraded kitchen at Toongi Hall, thanks to funding allocated to the facility through the NSW Government’s Crown Land Manager COVID1-9 Recovery Support Program. A total of $65,510 has been allocated to the local Trust for the kitchen work, as well as upgrades to fencing around the adjoining tennis courts. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the funding will help maintain the reserve, which is a much-loved part of the Toongi community. “For many years the local hall and the tennis courts were a location for social and community

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What lies beneath Cobra-Fitzroy Street intersection??

Like a 3D Rubik’s cube, a complex network of new and upgraded power, gas, water and telecommunication cables is in place underground to facilitate the new traffic lights at the upgraded Cobra Fitzroy intersection. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the utilities criss-cross with new drainage pipes 3.5 metres beneath the ground that will allow for the traffic lights to be switched on before the end of the year. “The NSW Government is investing $14 million to upgrade this intersection to improve safety and efficiency by replacing the current roundabout with new traffic lights,” Mr Saunders said. “While

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COVID-19 Public Health Alert: Dubbo

NSW Health has been advised by Queensland Health that a confirmed case of COVID19 travelled through regional NSW while potentially infectious from 1 June to 5 June. The case drove from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, stopping atplaces in Gillenbah, Forbes, Dubbo and Moree and signed in to several venues usingQR codes. Anyone who attended the following venues at the times listed must immediatelyget tested and isolate until you receive further information from NSW Health. CSC – Church Street Cafe (Wednesday, June 2, from 11.30am to 2.30pm) Reading Cinemas Dubbo (Wednesday, June 2, from 6pm to 10pm) Homestead

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Big win as Dine and Discover extended to July 31

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has backed a move by the NSW Government to extend the popular Dine & Discover initiative by a month. Mr Saunders said the stimulus had proved popular and played a valuable role supporting local businesses as well as reviving consumer confidence, and said giving people until July 31 to use the vouchers would mean another bumper school holiday period for the hospitality and events industries.  “This program is win-win for communities – it’s provides local businesses with much needed stimulus and families with hip pocket relief,” he said. “People of all ages and

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