Mudgee & Gulgong

Preschools in bushfire impacted areas of the Dubbo electorate will benefit from a one-off payment to provide fee relief and help with the recovery from this summer’s devastating fires. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunderssaid the payments to Gulgong Preschool and Mudgee Preschool are another way the NSW Government is supporting bushfire communities get back on their feet. “These payments will help relieve some of that pressure, allowing services to provide fee relief and other additional supports for their communities,” Mr Saunderssaid. “Families have been hit hard by fire and floods this summer and focused support for preschools will […]

The second stage of Mudgee’s Glen Willow Sporting Complex will be completed in its entirety thanks to the NSW Government, with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announcing $10 million for the project. The project will expand the complex with the addition of two junior rugby league playing fields, two rugby union fields, two multi-purpose fields, a junior rugby league amenities building, rugby union amenities building, turf and synthetic cricket wicket as well as infrastructure including car parking facilities, roads, lighting and fencing. “We all know Glen Willow is an amazing complex, and in less than two weeks

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Hutchinson Builders, Mudgee PCYC, local police, hospital staff and community members today for the handover of projects at the PCYC facility. Hutchinson Builders, the contractor for $70.7m Mudgee Hospital redevelopment, have been actively involved in the local community and completed two community projects whilst the redevelopment has been underway. They supported the Mudgee PCYC with the upgrade of the Pool Gym Corridor and kitchen, as well as supporting the Mudgee Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) with the erection of a large sheltered space for meetings and workshops at Munna Reserve. “The

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

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

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