Dubbo

Sporting shooters from our region will soon benefit from an international grade shooting complex, with construction well underway on the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA) NSW Dubbo Range (Orana Complex). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders celebrated the milestone with an official turning of the sod for the new complex. “This project was one of my commitments in the lead-up to the 2019 election, with the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government providing $3 million for the complex, so it’s fantastic to see construction moving after a couple of years of interruptions from COVID-19 and wet weather,” Mr Saunders

Truck lovers and show-goers across the region are set to benefit from a roving piece of life-saving equipment thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $3,000 for the Golden Oldies Truck Club to purchase an automated external defibrillator for their club trailer. “The Golden Oldies attract thousands of trucking enthusiasts to their Dubbo show every two years, raising money for local charities in the process,” Mr Saunders said. “Club members also travel to other motoring and agricultural shows from Trangie and Trundle to Gulgong and Gundagai, and

Dubbo racegoers will be able to enjoy peace of mind trackside with the support of the NSW Government’s $500,000 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $4,500 for the Dubbo Turf Club to install two automated external defibrillators at the track. “We know early defibrillation can be the difference between life and death in the case of a cardiac arrest – nine out of every 10 people who suffer one outside of hospital don’t survive,” Mr Saunders said. “16,000 people flock to race meetings and other community events at the Dubbo Turf

Local seniors will be able to broaden their horizons even further, with the support of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $16,000 for the University of the Third Age – Dubbo branch to purchase a mobile interactive smartboard for their classrooms at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC). “Our seniors have given so much to our community throughout their lives, and now in retirement many are still active either learning or teaching others through organisations like U3A,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will really expand the scope of topics

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $16,871 for RSL LifeCare to purchase a four-person personal transport vehicle for the community. “The residents have given so much to our community throughout their lives, and now in retirement many still contribute whether it’s through caring for grandchildren or volunteering,” Mr Saunders said. “Regardless of how they choose to spend their retirement, it’s vital they are given every opportunity to benefit from the recreational and social activities a place like Horizons has to offer. “This funding will give all residents, but especially those who are less mobile or more

Members of the multicultural community will come together to share their culture thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Stronger Together Festival and Events Grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $5,000 for ORISCON to host Holi, a multi-cultural festival, in partnership with Dubbo Regional Council and the Dubbo Nepalese Community. “Holi is a colourful festival that celebrates spring, love and new life, with dancing, singing, and throwing powder paint,” Mr Saunders said. “The Festival of Colours is a chance for us all to appreciate the wonderful diversity of our local area, and especially the many