Dubbo

Funding available for vulnerable temporary visa holders

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging local not-for-profit organisations to apply for grants after the release of emergency funding to support vulnerable temporary visa holders and specialist migrant and settlement services during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $4 million will be distributed, on top of $2 million of quick grants already distributed to provide immediate emergency relief to asylum seekers. “There are so many outstanding organisations that provide invaluable services for the vulnerable temporary visa holders in our community,” Mr Saunders said. “I’m encouraging all eligible not-for-profit organisations to apply for this funding to support their […]

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Shooting range construction to commence in November

Construction of the new Orana Regional Shooting Complex is expected to commence in early November, after Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced $3 million in funding has been secured to make the project a reality. Mr Saunders committed to the project in the lead-up to the 2019 election, and said the funding will enable the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) to construct a new purpose-built shooting complex near Dubbo which will be the first of its type in NSW. “Western NSW has a very strong sporting shooting fraternity, and the new Orana Regional Shooting Complex will feature

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Saunders discusses Regional NRL taskforce on Big Sports Breakfast

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders this morning joined Sky Sports Radio’s Big Sports Breakfast program to discuss his appointment as chair of the NSW Government’s Regional NRL Taskforce. Mr Saunders spoke with the program’s hosts Gerard Middleton, Phil Moss and Laurie Daley about his desire to see more top-flight rugby league taken to the bush, including Dubbo and Mudgee. He also announced former NRL player and Indigenous leader Joe Williams, and Narromine-based NSW Rugby League board member Bob Walsh, as the first two appointees to the taskforce, before recruiting Daley to also be part of the group. Junee-born-and-bred

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Extra bus services for Dubbo

Dubbo customers will benefit from more travel choices as additional and extended services are rolled out across the city’s bus network from July 20. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the new timetable is part of the NSW Government’s 16 Regional Cities program to deliver more travel flexibility to regional communities and provide better connections for customers to get to work, school, health, and social and recreational activities. “We will be delivering 58 additional services each week to the bus network in Dubbo so that the local community has more access and more choice when it comes to

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Dubbo to host NSW Open golf qualifying event

Just months after successfully hosting the 2020 Womens NSW Open, Dubbo Golf Club is one of six locations chosen to host qualifying events for the men’s version of the event. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders was joined by NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro to announce the tournament, which will be played later in the year. The NSW Government will provide Golf NSW with $700,000 to assist with the events, which will also be played in Albury, Bega, Coffs Harbour, Queanbeyan and Tweed. Mr Saunders said the 2020 Women’s NSW Open in February had delivered economic and social benefits,

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Saunders to lead NSW Government’s NRL Regional Taskforce

Dubbo’s hopes of attracting an NRL Premiership game have received a massive boost, with Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders named as chair of the NSW Government’s NRL Regional Taskforce. The taskforce is being formed to develop a plan to bring more games to regional NSW. Deputy Premier John Barilaro made the announcement during a visit to Dubbo on Wednesday, where he and Mr Saunders outlined their vision for the taskforce and confirmed getting a premiership game to the city for the first time since the 2014 Country-City fixture was a top priority. “It’s an honour to be asked

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Rent relief for Crown Land lease and licence holders

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed a move from the NSW Government to offer rent relief to eligible businesses and not-for-profits that lease or license Crown land and who have suffered financial losses during COVID-19. Mr Saunders said rent waivers will be offered for eligible organisations as part of a national code of conduct to support businesses. “Many businesses and organisations across the region have been doing it incredibly tough as a result of COVID-19,” Mr Saunders said. “I warmly welcome this support from the NSW Government which will help eligible regional businesses and not-for-profits that lease

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Road projects to benefit from state and federal funding

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed news that the NSW Government has partnered with the Federal Government to fast-track work on roads in the region. Mr Saunders joined with Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, on Thursday to announce the expansion of the Fixing Local Roads Program. The program will see a total of $500 million spent by the NSW Government, with this round of $191 million complemented by $191 million worth of Federal funding. This round sees the Mid-Western Regional Council receive $5,299,700 to complete the sealing of Aarons Road, along with a series of projects

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Funding to support ORISCON during COVID-19

Dubbo-based multicultural organisation Orana Residents of Indian Sub-Continental Heritage (ORISCON) will benefit from a grant funded through a COVID-19 community support program aimed at providing immediate assistance for basic necessities like food, transport and language support for vulnerable people. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said he is delighted ORISCON will receive $5,000 to help them prioritise immediate community care support. The funding comes from as part of a program that will provide $500,000 in total to groups across the state. “ORISCON are a very community-based group that has integrated well into the Dubbo region,” Mr Saunders said. “We

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Real-time tracking for Dubbo buses

Dubbo will be one of the first regional centres in the State where customers can track the arrival of their bus and get an indication of available seating in real time. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Transport for NSW has partnered with CONSAT Telematics, a global leader in public transport telematics solutions, to deliver the vehicle tracking and automatic passenger counting technology in collaboration with regional bus operators. “It’s great to see the NSW Government delivering on its commitment to provide quality services and infrastructure to growing regional communities like Dubbo,” Mr Saunders said. “This new tracking

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