Mudgee & Gulgong

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced Mudgee’s iconic art deco Regent Theatre has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Backed by a strong campaign of community support, Mr Saunders confirmed that the pastel-shaded picture theatre has been formally recognised as an item of State heritage significance by Minister responsible for Heritage Don Harwin. “This is a significant day for the Mudgee community and ensures a venue of immense importance will continue to be a reference point to the history of the region,” Mr Saunders said. “I recently went for a look through the theatre and …

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Country shows will go ahead across regional NSW despite the crippling drought and devastating impact of the bushfires, with the NSW Government to sponsor the popular agricultural events that help boost businesses and community spirit. Member For the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the announcement of sponsorship grants of up to $5,000 available for shows, as part of the $170 million Drought Stimulus Package would be a huge boost to the community. “People in our electorate are hurting,” Mr Saunders said. “Country shows have always been part of the social fabric in our communities, and to be able to keep …

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Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders was joined by Mayor of the Mid-Western Region Des Kennedy to officially open the Gulgong Adventure Playground today.

In a boost for the region’s tourism offerings, essential NSW Government funding to support the development of a cellar door, art space and event venue at Mudgee’s iconic Rosby Wines was announced today by the Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders. The funding, which will assist with the construction of a purpose-built cellar door, art space and event venue, will aim to provide a new product experience for visitors and locals alike, celebrating Mudgee’s iconic offerings – from olive oils and wines, to art and events.  The architecturally designed space will be suitable for intimate corporate conferences and retreats, world-class wine …

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The $70.7 million Mudgee Hospital Redevelopment reached another “exciting milestone” on Wednesday with the commencement of concrete pours for the building slabs. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders welcomed the next step in the construction, which is on track for completion in 2020. “It’s fantastic to see this work underway and the new, purpose-built facility starting to take shape here in Mudgee,” Mr Saunders said. “This project will deliver an emergency department, a general medical and surgery unit offering a range of surgical procedures, and a maternity unit so mums can continue to have their babies here, close to …

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