Dubbo

A not-for-profit café in Dubbo will empower even more young people courtesy of a major investment from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $285,607 for the Regional Enterprise Development Institute (REDI.E) to upgrade Wilay Café – its central hospitality training and employment hub in Dubbo. “Since opening its doors in 2020, Wilay Café has provided paid employment to about 50 people, and many of those have been young people in their first job,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will allow REDI.E to upgrade the facility here to cater to […]

Dubbo Regional Council’s mission to cement the city as a renewable energy capital has received a significant boost, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $108,180.50 for Dubbo Regional Council to develop a business case for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Green Energy Hub. “The REZ has enormous potential for the development of solar, wind and pumped hydro projects that can contribute energy to the National Electricity Market (NEM), support jobs and drive investment right across our region,” Mr Saunders said. “It also unlocks a lot of opportunities – from component manufacturing

The Dubbo region could soon be home to a world-leading tourism and hospitality Centre of Excellence, thanks to a significant investment from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $490,000 for Dubbo Regional Council and Taronga Western Plains Zoo to develop a business case for further expansions at the zoo, including a tourism and hospitality vocational training centre. “We know the Dubbo zoo is home to world-leading experts in conservation and veterinary medicine, but it’s also an award-winning accommodation provider, and Taronga is a registered training organisation,” Mr Saunders said. “More than 300,000 tourists

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