From my Desk

Years of work and dedication from the Gulgong community came to fruition on Saturday when the Holtermann Museum opening was held in the town. It was terrific to be on hand for the event, which is a terrific example of what can be achieved when local communities and the NSW Government work hand in hand. The museum is a wonderful nod to the rich history of Gulgong and its importance to the wider Mid-Western region. It features some wonderful photos taken in the 1870s of some of the buildings in the area, which have been in display in the State […]

First of all this week I’d like to congratulate Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and all of the businesses that were recognised at last Friday night’s Rhino Awards. The event was a wonderful celebration of the Dubbo business community, which like so many others is showing tremendous resilience through a really tough time. People often ask me why Dubbo continues to thrive through such an intense drought, and the answer I always give is the diversity of our businesses and those who operate them. While we live in a regional part of NSW we have so many different facets to our

It was an honour and a privilege last week to have the NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro visit Dubbo for the official opening of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience. And to say the DP was amazed by the facility would be an understatement. The NSW Government was among a long list of generous organisations that combined to make the dream of the visitor experience a reality, and I congratulate everyone involved on creating a truly wonderful facility that not only adds to our tourism offering in the central west but also is a tremendous recognition of the role