Mudgee & Gulgong

Safety upgrades to the Gulgong campdrafting grounds are now complete thanks to funding from the previous NSW Government’s Local Sport Grants Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced Gulgong & District Campdraft Club received $10,000 in funding to upgrade the existing campdrafting grounds. “Campdrafting is a fast growing sport in Australia, and this funding has been an essential step toward expanding participation within our region,” Mr Saunders said. “Campdrafting develops vital skills for the continued development of the region’s livestock industries, and is essential to advancing low-stress livestock handling practices and other animal welfare priorities. “With this funding, …

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A state of natural disaster has been declared for the Mid-Western Regional Council Local Government Area (LGA) following the bush fires that commenced 6 March 2023. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the natural disaster declaration was an important first step in offering support for local communities under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, which are jointly funded by the NSW Government and Commonwealth Government. “This means assistance is available to vulnerable people whose homes or essential household items have been destroyed or damaged, and for business owners and primary producers who have suffered direct damage,” Mr Saunders said. …

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Healthcare workers in five more communities across the Western NSW Local Health District are set to benefit from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s $73.2 million investment in key worker accommodation. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced Mudgee will be one of the five locations to benefit from the Government’s plan to support health workers who choose to come and work in rural and regional NSW. “Having high quality accommodation close to a health service removes the challenge for workers to find a decent rental at short notice,” Mr Saunders said. “We are looking at up to …

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Students across the Orana region will be empowered to reach their higher education potential thanks to a new dedicated learning centre earmarked for Mudgee. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced $1,270,000 for a new Country Universities Centre (CUC) which will open doors for students to obtain their degrees without the need to move away from home. “Where you live should not limit your opportunities for a good education and once operational, the centre will enable students to engage in and successfully complete their studies in a safe and flexible learning environment,” Mr Saunders said. “The CUC model is …

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Mudgee will soon play host to elite sporting competitions thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate has today announced Mid-Western Regional Council has received $5 million to construct a state-of-the-art multi-purpose Centre of Excellence at Glen Willow Regional Sporting Complex. “The Centre of Excellence will include a communal building, two accommodation buildings, and outdoor amenities that are designed to specifically meet the needs and requirements of female athletes, elite sporting teams, and community groups,” Mr Saunders said. “The facility will allow council to attract, host and accommodate pre-elite and elite domestic …

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One of the region’s hidden gems is set to become more accessible with a grant from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced funding for a not-for-profit Crown Land trust to upgrade the eroded gravel driveway down to a camping site on the shores of Lake Windamere. “Outdoor education is not just fun for our kids, it’s a great way for them to get active, and connect with and learn about the natural world around them,” Mr Saunders said. “The Lake Windamere Under Canvas Camping ground is absolutely stunning, …

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Locals and visitors alike will soon have better access to larger historical artefacts thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced the Mudgee Historical Society has received $145,284 to construct a new display shed at the Mudgee Museum. “As Australia’s Top Tourism Town, Mudgee has so much to offer visitors, including the Mudgee Museum, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region,” Mr Saunders said. “The new shed will provide the historical society with the space to properly preserve and display their larger antique farm machinery and equipment, showcasing …

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