Dubbo

Dubbo’s status as a leader in critical minerals and future skills will be strengthened, thanks to a significant investment from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $207,687.50 for the Orana Opportunity Network O2N to develop a business case for the Zero Business Incubator and Innovation Zone (ZERO Hub). “We all know the world is moving towards a zero emissions future, but the state’s resources sector can’t reach that goal unless the supply chain does too,” Mr Saunders said. “This project seeks to address this by establishing a physical hub to stimulate the growth […]

The NSW Government is set to partner with local not-for-profit Connective Indigenous Corporation (CIC) to increase road safety awareness in Aboriginal communities, thanks to the Community Road Safety Grants program. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has today announced $23,600 for CIC to create and run a social media campaign, to raise awareness in Indigenous communities. “The NSW Government is committed to our goal of reaching zero trauma on our roads, and local people are in the best position to understand what’s going to work in their community,” Mr Saunders said. “That’s why we’re partnering with not-for-profit groups familiar with local

One of Dubbo’s most iconic historical tourism sites is set for a digital revamp, thanks to funding from the Create NSW’s Creative Capital program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Dubbo Regional Council has received $250,000 to enhance the Gallows Gallery with a touchscreen display, and build an interactive virtual 3D-rendered map of the state heritage-listed gaol. “The team at the Old Dubbo Gaol have shown time and time again that they can execute grant funding to an award-winning standard,” Mr Saunders said. “Just last month the Gaol claimed gold at the prestigious Museum and Galleries of NSW

Students and staff at Dubbo College South Campus are set to receive greater support to overcome mental health challenges, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced the school has received $10,000 to deliver a range of initiatives, including Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents and teachers, bullying prevention and reduction and alcohol and drug harm minimisation sessions, and an annual wellbeing day. “Dubbo College South Campus is committed to excellent student outcomes in an inclusive and tolerant environment, but in recent years there’s been an increase in the number

The NSW Government will invest half a million dollars in the development of a heavy rare earth minerals project near Dubbo, as part of its bid to position the State as a major global supplier and processor of critical minerals and high-tech metals. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Australian Strategic Minerals Ltd had secured $500,000 from the NSW Government’s Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Activation Fund for a study into the development of a Heavy Rare Earth Elements processing flow sheet for the Dubbo Project at Toongi. “This funding is all about leveraging private investment, and working