Dubbo

Students in Dubbo are set to benefit from a renewable energy upgrade thanks to a $148 million investment across the State, earmarked in the 2022/23 NSW Budget. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced Dubbo College Senior Campus will receive funding under the Minor Capital Works program to install solar panels on the roof of G Block. “This is something the school had been saving for, so its great we’re able to meet them halfway and co-fund this great initiative,” Mr Saunders said. “Schools use a lot of power during the day when the sun is shining,

Helicopter inspections of fire trails take off from Dubbo Airport tomorrow morning (Friday) to check that trails are in good condition in preparation for the summer bushfire season. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said aerial inspections in the region are being conducted by Crown Lands in conjunction with the Rural Fire Service. “Aerial inspections will allow local fire trails to be efficiently checked and any areas identified for maintenance to ensure fire trails are ready to go for firefighters if blazes break out this summer,” Mr Saunders said. “Fire combat agencies the Rural Fire Service, Fire & Rescue

Work to preserve Dubbo’s military history has a received a boost thanks to the NSW Government’s $125,000 Community War Memorials Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Dubbo Public School has received $2000 to rejuvenate the Dubbo District School Great War Honour Roll. “The Dubbo region has a proud military history, and it’s absolutely vital that future generations understand the sacrifice previous generations have made to make our country what it is today,” Mr Saunders said. “The Dubbo District School Great War Honour Roll is not only a key piece of our history, but also a tribute to

A multi-million-dollar Regional Renewal project to deliver the new Aboriginal Shared Learning (ASL) Hub at the Dubbo College Delroy Campus is officially under construction. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders celebrated the milestone with an official turning of the sod for the new hub. The ASL Hub will be a connected series of indoor and outdoor learning spaces where students, teachers and the wider community can come together. Mr Saunders said he was delighted to be at the site to celebrate the NSW Government’s continued investment in public education infrastructure. “Dubbo is the gateway to the west and this

More high school students in Dubbo will have access to a pair of empowering cultural programs, thanks to the NSW Government’s Transport Access Regional Partnership (TARP) program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government was helping fund travel for disadvantaged youth to participate in Taronga Conservation Society’s (Taronga) Birrany (young man in Wiradjuri) and Malungan (young woman) Business Youth Programs. Birrany and Malungan are funded through the NSW Office for Regional Youth and Department of Education. “Run by Indigenous people for Indigenous people, these programs are empowering our youth to share their cultural knowledge, and build

LeaderLife Dubbo is one of 27 community-led groups in regional NSW to benefit from the NSW Government’s $1 million COVID Regional Community Support program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said LeaderLife will receive $50,000 to implant a syntropic farming system. “Like many other local organisations, LeaderLife went above and beyond during our local COVID outbreak to support some of the most at-risk young people in our community,” Mr Saunders said. “At the same time, LeaderLife’s ability to raise money for its programs was severely hampered by the pandemic. “I’m confident this grant will help LeaderLife to further grow

Dubbo cricket fans and sport lovers will get the chance to experience the buzz and excitement of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup when the event’s Regional Roadshow visits next week. The Regional Roadshow will tour 11 regional locations over the next month in the lead up to the opening of the Super 12 game between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders encouraged local sport fans to come along to the event at John McGrath Oval on Sunday 9 October, 11am to 3pm. “The heartland of cricket in New