Mudgee & Gulgong

A program aimed at inspiring the next generation of space explorers is coming to the Mudgee region this year, thanks to a major investment by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $750,000 for the One Giant Leap Australia Foundation to host a series of four-day Aerospace Camps across regional NSW in 2023 and 2024, including one in Mudgee. It builds on the Space for a Day program which was held in Mudgee this week. “Space has captivated us for thousands of years, and we’re determined to make sure regional NSW plays a role […]

Planning rules have been updated to better protect local character and support the future growth of Mudgee. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) was updated last year to protect regional cities from encroaching renewable energy projects. “Given the increasing number of these projects, we updated planning rules to better protect our regional cities and population from incompatible development, and safeguard vital land needed to help them grow and prosper,” Mr Saunders said. “In recognition of its forecast growth and importance as a tourism and social infrastructure hub, Mudgee has now been added

Gulgong’s public recreation reserves are set for a significant uplift, thanks to a major investment from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $246,934 to tackle weeds and build a new clubhouse at the Gulgong Pony and Polocrosse Ground, as well as $34,700 to upgrade power boxes and purchase a tractor mower to maintain weeds at Gulgong Showground. “Used by the Gulgong Pony Club, Gulgong Polocrosse and Working Equitation, these grounds have amazing horse facilities, but for years now the human amenities have left a lot to be desired,” Mr

It’s set to get pumping in Mudgee for extreme sport lovers and young families alike, thanks to the NSW Government’s ClubGrants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Mid-Western Regional Council has secured $205,000 to construct the Mudgee BMX Pump Tracks in the Glen Willow Regional Sporting Complex. “We know sporty families with young children really value high quality playing facilities, and Glen Willow is already one of the premier regional sporting facilities in Australia,” Mr Saunders said. “This project will not only level up facilities for serious BMX riders, the track will also serve as a public

The Gulgong community’s ‘Plan B’ has received a much-needed boost in time for Christmas, thanks to the NSW Government’s Community Road Safety Grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $28,080 for the Gulgong Liquor Accord’s Community Nightrider program. “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 road safety issues and who have developed initiatives that work. “The Nightrider

The Mudgee region’s status as a premier sporting destination has received a massive boost thanks to the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has been joined by Mid-Western Regional Council Mayor Des Kennedy to announce $2.3 million to upgrade the lights at Glen Willow Regional Stadium. “Glen Willow is already recognised as one Australia’s best regional grounds, hosting NRL and A-League premiership matches, and this funding will take it to the next level,” Mr Saunders said. “Under the new, 1400 Lux lights, Glen Willow will be able to host televised evening games which

The NSW Government will install 65 new biosecurity signs across the State’s 16 wine regions to keep our world-class vineyards phylloxera free. Phylloxera are very small aphid-like insects that are regarded as the world’s worst grapevine pest. Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said an incursion of phylloxera in the State’s prime wine-growing regions would be devastating, not only for wine production but also for the 53,000 people the industry employs.  “The NSW Liberal and National Government is taking the strongest possible approach to keeping our primary industries safe, including our grape sector, which contributes $14 billion to the

Dame Nellie Melba herself performed there and now Gulgong’s historic Prince of Wales Opera House is set to embark on a major refurbishment with the help of the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Gulgong Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society Inc (Gulgong MADS) has received $246,286 to refurbish the Prince of Wales Opera House. “The Prince of Wales Opera House is a performance venue with a fascinating history, and it’s believed to be the oldest still-operating Opera House in the Southern Hemisphere,” Mr Saunders said. “Built in 1871, it’s renowned the world over for its acoustics,