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Local leader to carry the torch for Narromine youth

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Narromine’s Taje Fowler will join seventeen other young people from across regional NSW as a member of the NSW Government’s Regional Youth Taskforce. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders congratulated the 23-year-old on her appointment to the Taskforce. “Taje is a proud Wurundjeri and Wiradjuri woman, passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and addressing youth disengagement with mainstream education,” Mr Saunders said. “This is great news for the young people of the Dubbo Electorate. Taje will be part of a really important initiative and will work with her peers from across the state to deliver real change […]

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Locals flagged as ‘Ones to Watch’ in NSW Women of the Year Awards

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Every regional town or village has a handful of people who go above and beyond to make that community a better place to live. Dubbo is no different, and our community celebrates those people to volunteer their time to improve the lives of people in our city and even further afield. But now two young Dubbo women have been recognised on an even bigger stage, named as finalists in the ‘One to Watch’ category at the upcoming NSW Women of the Year Awards: Molly Croft, 15, and Izabelle Kelly, 9. “Many people will already know Molly’s story – the girl

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Funding for four renewal projects in Dubbo LGA schools

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Four schools in the Dubbo local government area are set to receive new and improved facilities as part of the NSW Government’s $120 million Regional Renewal Program. Since the announcement of the program in October of last year, schools have been invited to apply for renewal projects to improve their school facilities. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced on Monday that funding has been allocated to the following schools: Dubbo South Public School – $216,000 for upgrades to the school hall, multipurpose centre, gym and communal spaces. Dubbo West Public School – $416,000 for administration and staff upgrades

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Five new police to join Orana Mid-Western Police District

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Five new graduates will join the Orana Mid-Western Police District (OMWPD) after the first graduation ceremony of 2021 was held in Goulburn on Friday. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the new recruits will be spread across the vast district, with three to join stations within the electorate. “These new police officers have chosen a career of service and will be a vital asset to our communities,” Mr Saunders said. “Dubbo, Wellington and Narromine will each be getting a new officer, while the other two will be stationed at Gilgandra and Coonamble, and they will get the chance

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Saunders calls for councils to act on housing shortage crisis

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has called on regional councils to play their part in solving the rental accommodation crisis engulfing regional NSW. Speaking at the Regional Development Australia Inland Growth Summit, held at Lazy River Estate in Dubbo, Mr Saunders outlined the NSW Government’s push to attract jobs and people to rural areas. “As a government we have already announced four hubs – Dubbo, Queanbeyan, Coffs Harbour and Armidale – for jobs with the Department of Regional NSW and the desire is for the vast majority of jobs with that department to be based in those regions,”

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Stimulus funding for showground plaza project

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While work continues on new perimeter fencing at Dubbo Showground, Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced a further $544,790 for upgrade work at the complex under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program. Mr Saunders said Dubbo Showground will get upgrades to improve its facilities and infrastructure while supporting local workers. “Our local showgrounds are multi-use community hubs so it’s terrific to see this further investment in infrastructure upgrades to keep them safe and functional for future generations,” Mr Saunders said. “Showgrounds provide facilities for agricultural shows and a wide range of community groups, and it is great

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New tennis court and lighting for Toongi Recreation Reserve

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The quality of lighting and tennis courts at Toongi Recreation Reserve will be upgraded thanks to funding secured by Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. Mr Saunders visited to reserve recently to announce $61,200 from the Crown Reserve Improvement Fund has been allocated to the trust that oversees the complex. “For smaller locations like Toongi this reserve and the facilities attached to it are something of a meeting point for residents, and it is where they come together as a community,” Mr Saunders said. “The trust members do a great job of looking after the facilities but it is

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Driver licensing program changing lives

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People who face roadblocks when it comes to obtaining a driver’s licence in will find it easier under the expansion of the NSW Government’s $20 million Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government is doubling its investment from the last DLAP round over the next five years to better support people who face barriers to get their learner and provisional driver licences. “In Dubbo we have Bamarra Pty Ltd involved in the program, while Birrang is involved in helping people in the Mudgee, Wellington, Narromine and Trangie communities,” Mr Saunders said.

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Saunders backs $20m regional event fund

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has backed the NSW Government’s $20 million Regional Events Acceleration Fund, which is now open, saying it will provide a boost to the region. Mr Saunders said the NSW Nationals are creating a safer and stronger regional NSW by creating valuable jobs and boosting the local economy, while keeping people COVID safe. “This funding will help organisers put on events for our local community, as well as helping cover the cost of equipment needed to ensure events are COVIDSafe,” he said. “This is great news for places like Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine, Trangie and

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New stabling at Dubbo Turf Club

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New stabling at Dubbo Turf Club will allow the club to grow its reputation as one of the major clubs in regional NSW. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined the club’s general manager Vince Gordon and president Chris Davis on Tuesday to officially open the new 20-box complex. The facility has been constructed at the eastern end of the existing stabling, and was funded by $318,000 of COVID-19 stimulus funding. “Racing was one of the sports that was able to keep going through the absolute worst of the pandemic, and that is because of the strict biosecurity protocols

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