Dubbo

People across Dubbo will have more options to get to work, school and explore their local community through the NSW Government’s $110 million Get NSW Active program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced over $460,000 for Dubbo Regional Council to improve footpath links, boosting accessibility across the city. “Dubbo’s a fantastic place to live, work and play, and we want everyone to have access to all the wonderful things this region has to offer,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will boost accessibility for people walking to access school, work, shopping and recreation, particularly for some of

An inclusive event bringing together Indigenous and multicultural residents is one of over 160 to benefit from the NSW Government’s Stronger Together Grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $9000 for Connective Indigenous Corporation (CIC) to expand its Global Fusion event. “Global Fusion is quite unique because CIC partners with multicultural organisations, like See You in Dubbo, to deliver an event that celebrates the many cultures – ancient and newly arrived – that make up our community,” Mr Saunders said. “The inaugural event earlier this year was a tremendous success, and this funding will enable CIC

An annual netball competition bringing together migrants from the Indian sub-continent is among the events to benefit from the NSW Government’s Stronger Together Grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $5000 for ORISCON Inc’s Rekindling Community and Family Fun Day, which has delivered inclusive activities for women and children for more than five years. “The fun day includes a netball competition that builds confidence and self-esteem in our new migrants, and provides a friendly way to meet other women and for strong networks to form,” Mr Saunders said. “These events and festivals are just what Dubbo

Balancing work and life for families in regional NSW will become easier thanks to a $37.9 million investment in before and after school care (BASC). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced Eumungerie Public School will receive a financial boost to establish before and after school care in the community. “We all know how important these services are for the community, and the flexibility it provides to families, so I’m pleased the NSW Government is supporting innovation to help working families,” Mr Saunders said. “Great before and after school care services are essential to communities and young children,

Dubbo Golf Club will once again be on show to some of the best golfers in NSW, as it hosts the final tournament of the NSW Regional Open Series in January 2023. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said the Western Open has proven very popular with the visiting golfers, along with locals, and has complemented the success of the 2020 NSW Women’s Open, which was also hosted in Dubbo. “The last couple of years have been amazing, both in regards to the golfing talent we’ve seen on the Dubbo fairways and greens, but also in the amount of

Audiences and performers are set to benefit from a stage lighting upgrade at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre thanks to a $1 million investment by the NSW Government. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders was today joined by Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin and representatives from Dubbo Regional Council to announce funding from Create NSW’s Creative Capital program. Mr Saunders said this lighting upgrade will enable better outcomes for hirers and community users of the theatre. “It was only this time last year when the Mayor and I were treading these very boards, with cameos in the Dubbo