Dubbo

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

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

The NSW Government’s Regional Rail Project is delivering on its promise to create regional jobs and stimulate the economy, with the first major contract for work on the new Regional Rail Maintenance Facility awarded to a Dubbo-based business. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders was joined by Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole on Tuesday to announce that MAAS Civil will be responsible for bulk earthworks ahead of the start of major construction later this year. Mr Saunders welcomed the news that a local business has been awarded one of the first major contracts for work, reaffirming his desire

An office for the newly created Department of Regional NSW will be established in Dubbo, bringing up to 100 new jobs to the region and putting regional communities at the forefront of government decision making. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said this will be one of four new offices for the Department, with offices also established in Queanbeyan, Armidale and Coffs Harbour creating hundreds of jobs for regional communities. “People in regional NSW face unique challenges that vary from town to town which is why the NSW Government established the Department of regional NSW, to put our communities

Environment Minister Matt Kean and Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders today officially opened Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s newest precinct the Waterhole. The Waterhole precinct, a $10.2 million project jointly funded by the NSW Government and Taronga, features an open style café with integrated animal exhibits. Guests can enjoy a meal or relax with a coffee whilst watching meerkats forage, and kids can explore a fun play area. The Waterhole, which was built by local firm David Payne Constructions is situated at the halfway point of the zoo circuit overlooking a number of herd species including blackbuck and zebra. It has

Members of the Dubbo Kart Club will be able to compete in safety thanks to funding announced by Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders today. Mr Saunders said the club has secured $7,440 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The funding will allow the club to complete safety upgrades to the track and installation of safety fencing at the Lincoln County Raceway. “The Dubbo Kart Club currently has more than 80 members, and almost half of those are regularly racing regionally as well as at a state and national level,” Mr Saunders said. “This money will be